The Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values bill, colloquially known as the anti-LGBTQ Bill, has sparked a clash of opinions among lawmakers. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, a member of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, has taken a stance in favor of the bill, countering the concerns raised by former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini.
Dafeamekpor asserts that the proposed bill serves as a crucial safeguard for Ghanaian social fabric and cultural values. He highlights the need for such legislation, emphasizing that the current laws are inadequate in addressing LGBTQ activities in the country.
During a recent interview on Eyewitness News aired on Citi FM, the South Dayi legislator responded to Inusah Fuseini’s reservations about the bill, as expressed during his appearance on Face to Face on Citi TV on July 18. Fuseini had contended that the bill might lead to intrusive monitoring of private affairs among Ghanaians, potentially causing further complications.
However, Dafeamekpor dismissed this concern, emphasizing that the bill aims to protect and preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and societal norms. He argues that the prevailing laws do not adequately address the complexities of LGBTQ issues, necessitating the introduction of this new legislation.
Moreover, Dafeamekpor acknowledges the spirited efforts put forth by LGBTQ advocates, highlighting their dedication to their cause. While critics might fear that the bill would stifle their advocacy, he maintains that the bill’s primary goal is not to infringe upon the rights of individuals but to uphold the values that Ghana cherishes.
“It is a very tragic view to take on this matter because he [Inusah Fuseini] demonstrated a certain limited understanding of what is happening with this LGBTQ matter, and it is not correct to limit the discussion of LGBTQ activities to bedrooms and in-camera dealings because it has gone far beyond that.”
“This cannot be limited to that when a group of LGBTQ practitioners is sponsoring huge billboards to be raised in this country.”
“When they decide to introduce literature to our children who are below age 10 to be indoctrinated into LGBTQ activities, it is no longer a bedroom activity. When persons of the same sex decided to publicly marry, it is no longer a bedroom activity.”
“We seek to protect the pollution of our social fabric and cultural values,” he added.
