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Ghanaian Vice President Bawumia Says Would Sign Anti-LGBT Bill if Elected President
Ghanaian Vice President Bawumia Says Would Sign Anti-LGBT Bill if Elected President
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In the summer of 2021, the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the Anti-LGBT* Bill in the media, was introduced in the... 26.08.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia stated that he would sign a bill criminalizing homosexuality while addressing supporters at a rally for the occasion of the upcoming elections in Takoradi on Sunday. The draft law provides for a three-year prison sentence for anyone who is involved in "LGBT propaganda." The bill has been the subject of legal challenges by citizens, raising questions about its constitutionality.The Finance Ministry has previously warned that the proposed legislation could jeopardize Ghana's access to vital financial support from the World Bank and IMF, putting billions of dollars in funding at risk and potentially derailing the country's debt restructuring plans.The fate of the bill hinges on the Supreme Court's ruling on its constitutionality. If it is deemed constitutional, Vice President Bawumia pledged to automatically sign it into law, making it official. However, the president retains the power to reject the bill or seek additional advice from the Council of State.Apart from that, Bawumia pledged to cut government spending by 3% of GDP to meet IMF program requirements, which call for Ghana to post a primary surplus after years of deficits. This fiscal discipline is expected to help stabilize the economy and pave the way for economic growth.Bawumia has also vowed to invest in Ghana's transition to clean energy, with plans to purchase 100 electric-powered transit buses this year and install 2,000 megawatts of solar energy over the next four years.Ghana's presidential election is scheduled for December 7. The two main candidates are incumbent Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, representing the New Patriotic Party, and former President John Dramani Mahama, representing the opposition National Democratic Congress.* The "LGBT movement" is classified as extremist by the Russian authorities and is banned in Russia.
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Ghanaian Vice President Bawumia Says Would Sign Anti-LGBT Bill if Elected President
18:15 26.08.2024 (Updated: 18:31 26.08.2024) Ekaterina Shilova
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In the summer of 2021, the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the Anti-LGBT* Bill in the media, was introduced in the Ghanaian parliament. Its aim is to criminalize the promotion of gay rights and impose penalties on individuals who identify as LGBT.
Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia stated that he would sign a bill criminalizing homosexuality while addressing supporters at a rally for the occasion of the upcoming elections in Takoradi on Sunday.
The draft law provides for a three-year prison sentence for anyone who is involved in "LGBT propaganda." The
bill has been the subject of legal challenges by citizens, raising questions about its constitutionality.
The Finance Ministry has previously warned that the proposed legislation could jeopardize
Ghana's access to vital financial support from the World Bank and IMF, putting billions of dollars in funding at risk and potentially derailing the
country's debt restructuring plans.
The fate of the bill hinges on the Supreme Court's ruling on its constitutionality. If it is deemed constitutional, Vice President Bawumia pledged to automatically sign it into law, making it official. However, the president retains the power to reject the bill or seek additional advice from the Council of State.
Apart from that, Bawumia pledged to cut government spending by 3% of GDP to meet IMF program requirements, which call for Ghana to post a primary surplus after years of deficits. This fiscal discipline is expected to help stabilize the economy and pave the way for economic growth.
Bawumia has also vowed to invest in Ghana's transition to clean energy, with plans to purchase 100 electric-powered transit buses this year and install 2,000 megawatts of
solar energy over the next four years.
Ghana's presidential election is scheduled for December 7. The two main candidates are incumbent Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, representing the New Patriotic Party, and former President John Dramani Mahama, representing the opposition National Democratic Congress.
* The "LGBT movement" is classified as extremist by the Russian authorities and is banned in Russia.
