Dr. Patrick Asuming, an economist from the University of Ghana’s Business School, said that the Finance Ministry’s cautionary statement to President Akuffo Addo, telling him not to sign the newly passed anti-LGBTQ+ law, is totally “unnecessary.”
According to Dr. Patrick, the legislators knew that passing the bill would have financial consequences, but they prioritized the people’s interests over financial considerations.
The finance minister sent a letter to the president, advising him not to approve the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. He said that if the bill becomes law, it could have some serious financial consequences.
If the president gives his approval of the bill, those who intentionally promote or participate in anti-LGBTQ+ activities will be punished.
For anyone caught in the act of same-sex activities, the bill sets a minimum sentence of six months and a maximum of three years imprisonment.
Assuming he was speaking on Accra-based 3FM on Monday, March 4, 2024, he went ahead to describe the finance ministry’s statement.
He said, “The US is working through the World Bank to stifle countries passing anti-LGBTQ+ laws.”
He basically said that Ghana should do what’s best for its people because the government’s job is to serve their wishes.
Source: Ghana/MaxTV/MaxFM/max.com.gh/Hannah Adjei
