A lecturer and Executive Director of CENS Africa, Dr. Paa Kwesi Eduaful Abaidoo, has described Ghana’s handling of LGBTQ-related issues as a matter of national sovereignty, urging careful consideration of the broader implications before any final decision is taken.
Speaking on Accra-based UTV, he said the ongoing debate surrounding the LGBTQ Bill has moved beyond partisan politics, now touching on critical national interests.
He cited recent developments, including the withdrawal of an honorary doctorate previously conferred on President John Dramani Mahama, as evidence of potential external pressures Ghana may face if the bill is passed.
Dr. Eduaful Abaidoo noted that Ghana is not entirely self-sufficient and continues to rely on external support, including loans and aid, to run key sectors of the economy.
He cautioned that rushing to pass the bill without fully assessing its impact on international relations could have far-reaching consequences. He therefore called for a measured and strategic approach that balances Ghana’s sovereignty with its economic realities and global partnerships.
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