The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to give his assent to the anti-gay bill before the end of his tenure.
Dr. Kwakye made the appeal during the launch of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s Bicentennial Anniversary on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Osu Castle. He underscored the importance of the legislation and urged the President to cement his legacy by approving the bill.
“The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, for us Presbyterians, having given the bill our support at the time when the church was led by my predecessor, we interpreted this as our birthday gift for this year.
“Your Excellency, make our joy complete, we are confident that in these last days, you will make our joy complete by assenting the bill so that it becomes a law in Ghana.
“We seek to preserve the values of the African people through the gospel. And we are confident that Sir you will do so,” he stated.
Dr. Kwakye’s call comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling that unanimously dismissed two petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, often referred to as the anti-gay bill.
On December 18, the Court rejected separate challenges brought by broadcast journalist and lawyer Richard Dela Sky and Amanda Odoi.
The controversial bill, passed by Parliament on February 28, 2024, has sparked widespread debate across the country. Proponents argue that it safeguards traditional family values, while critics contend that it infringes on fundamental human rights.
Despite the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the challenges, the bill’s fate remains uncertain. President Akufo-Addo has previously stated that he would await the resolution of all legal disputes before deciding on the bill.
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