General Secretary of the ruling government New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated the government’s
decision not to support activities of LGBTQ+ groups in the country.
Speaking at the Eastern Regional Delegates Conference in Kyebi, the General Secretary, John Boadu said: “The
NPP will not support the activities of the LGBTQI+ community” however he was quick to add that their rights
would be respected but cannot support their actions as it is against our principles. He went on to pledge
protection of their rights but, not to support LGBTQI+ activities.
In relation to this controversial issue which has sparked a nationwide debate, the Majority Leader in
Parliament, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu had earlier assured that the House’s leadership will not obstruct
any decision to open up proceedings at the committee level on the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to the public.
He said, only the Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee can decide to
open up proceedings at the committee level to the public, at the consideration stage.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, the Majority Leader noted that the committee would be
allowed to take its own decision on the request for a public hearing on the memoranda and petitions presented on the Bill.
According to him, there is nothing to hide, and the committee will be provided with a serene environment to do
its work.
if the committee decides to have public hearings, I wouldn’t have anything against it since the Parliament has
nothing to hide especially when our standing orders provide that at committee levels, sittings should be in-
camera unless the Chairman otherwise decides” he added.
Source: Citi NewsRoom
