Accra, Ghana – April 25, 2025
Ghanaian fashion critic and stylist, Charlie Dior, has called out the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, and MP for Ningo-Prampram, Hon. Sam George, over his continued defense of the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, following the circulation of a horrifying video showing a young man being violently assaulted by a mob.
In a strongly-worded public letter posted on social media, Charlie Dior accused Sam George of emboldening hatred through his advocacy for the bill, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana.
Dior questioned whether the MP had seen the disturbing footage, where a group of men mercilessly beat and dehumanized a young boy, allegedly because they claimed he was homosexual.
“This is the real world consequence of the bill you champion. It emboldens hatred. It gives violent individuals ammunition and moral license to carry out such acts under the guise of ‘protecting culture,’” Dior wrote.
He criticized the atmosphere created by the anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, stating that it allows ordinary citizens to take the law into their own hands, acting as “judge, jury, and executioner” based solely on a person’s perceived sexual identity.
Dior called on the Ghana Police Service to urgently investigate the assault and bring the perpetrators to justice. He further challenged Sam George’s repeated claim that the anti-LGBTQ+ bill is meant to offer protection, asking, “But who protects this boy?”
The graphic video, which has been widely shared online, has sparked outrage among human rights advocates, who argue that the increasingly hostile environment toward LGBTQ+ individuals in Ghana is a direct result of inflammatory political discourse.
Despite mounting pressure, Hon. Sam George has yet to publicly comment on the incident or condemn the violence.
Charlie Dior’s bold statement adds to the growing chorus of voices demanding accountability from political leaders whose rhetoric, critics say, fuels hate crimes and violence against vulnerable communities.
As the debate over the anti-LGBTQ+ bill continues, many are asking: at what cost?
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