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Foreign Affairs Minister Clarifies Ghana’s UN Vote on Sexual Orientation Issues Was Against Violence, Not in Support of LGBTQ+

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has clarified Ghana’s position on its abstention in a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on July 7, 2025, to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (A/HRC/59/L.2). Speaking as part of the government’s response throughContinue reading “Foreign Affairs Minister Clarifies Ghana’s UN Vote on Sexual Orientation Issues Was Against Violence, Not in Support of LGBTQ+”

Ningo Prampram MP Sam George Slams Ghana’s UN Vote Abstention, Urges Swift Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Samuel Nartey George, the Ningo Prampram MP and a leading proponent of the “Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill,” has criticized Ghana’s abstention in a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on July 7, 2025, to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and GenderContinue reading “Ningo Prampram MP Sam George Slams Ghana’s UN Vote Abstention, Urges Swift Passage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill”

Moses Foh-Amoaning Slams Ghana’s UN Vote Abstention, Links NPP’s 2024 Election Loss to LGBTQ+ Issues

Moses Foh-Amoaning, Executive Secretary of the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, has sharply criticized Ghana’s abstention in a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on July 7, 2025, to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (A/HRC/59/L.2).Continue reading “Moses Foh-Amoaning Slams Ghana’s UN Vote Abstention, Links NPP’s 2024 Election Loss to LGBTQ+ Issues”

Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah Slams Mahama Government for ‘Shocking’ Abstention in UN Vote on LGBTQ+ Mandate

Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah has lambasted President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for Ghana’s abstention in a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on July 7, 2025, to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (A/HRC/59/L.2). Speaking in an interview with CitiContinue reading “Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah Slams Mahama Government for ‘Shocking’ Abstention in UN Vote on LGBTQ+ Mandate”

Ghana’s UN Vote Abstention: Assin South MP Threatens to Name Jubilee House Allies Delaying Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has issued a one-week ultimatum to those he claims are being influenced by the Jubilee House to delay the gazetting of the “Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.” In an interview with Asempa FM on July 9, 2025, the MP expressed frustration overContinue reading “Ghana’s UN Vote Abstention: Assin South MP Threatens to Name Jubilee House Allies Delaying Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill”

Minister Slams NPP: ‘What They Couldn’t Do in 8 Years, How Do They Expect Us to Do in 4 Months?’ Defends Mahama’s Plan for Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Accra, July 9, 2025 – The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has hit back at critics of Ghana’s abstention in a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on July 7, 2025, to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (A/HRC/59/L.2).Continue reading “Minister Slams NPP: ‘What They Couldn’t Do in 8 Years, How Do They Expect Us to Do in 4 Months?’ Defends Mahama’s Plan for Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill”

Ghana Government Defends UN Vote Abstention Stating its Consistency with Constitution, Clarifies Stance on LGBTQ+ Rights Amid Controversy

Accra, July 9, 2025 – The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued a press release addressing widespread reactions to the country’s abstention in a United Nations Human Rights Council vote on July 7, 2025. The vote, part of the 59th session of the Human Rights Council (#HRC59), renewed the mandateContinue reading “Ghana Government Defends UN Vote Abstention Stating its Consistency with Constitution, Clarifies Stance on LGBTQ+ Rights Amid Controversy”

Assin South MP Calls for Action and Slams President Mahama Over “Absurd” UN Vote Abstention on LGBTQ+ Rights, Wanted Ghana to Vote Against the Resolution

In a strongly worded post on X on July 8, 2025, Rev. Ntim Fordjour expressed disappointment, accusing President Mahama of abandoning Ghana’s longstanding opposition to LGBTQ+ rights. “Ghana has abstained from a vote on LGBTQ at UN. President Mahama has completely shifted away from the country’s bold stance against LGBTQ,” he wrote. He called onContinue reading “Assin South MP Calls for Action and Slams President Mahama Over “Absurd” UN Vote Abstention on LGBTQ+ Rights, Wanted Ghana to Vote Against the Resolution”

Sam George Calls for Arrest of ‘Queer Couple’ Over Viral Photos at Ghana’s Independence Monument

Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Ghana’s Communication Minister, has called for the arrest of a gay couple photographed at the Independence Monument, triggering public debate over LGBTQ+ rights. His strong condemnation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ identities, stirring political controversy and cultural discourse in Ghana.