Don’t taint your tenure by rejecting anti-LGBT+ Bill - Dormaahene to Akufo-Addo

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to promptly assent to the anti-LGBT+ Bill once the ongoing legal processes are settled in the Supreme Court.

Speaking to the media on March 25, 2024, Dormaahene Agyemang Badu II expressed his concern over the potential tarnishing of the president's legacy should he abstain from signing the bill.

"Both the Majority and Minority in Parliament have agreed to pass the Anti-LGBT+ Bill and presented it to the president for his assent but the signing of the bill has become an issue.

“Let not it be said that you took money to not sign the bill, don't let such a bad name be associated with you in your last days.

"I have heard the issue is in court, and I plead with the Supreme Court that some of us are following the law… the moment Supreme Court delivers its judgment, please sign the bill because we won't allow anybody delaying the bill unless we are gunned down, and I don't believe we will be gunned down because of the bill,” he added.

The anti-LGBT+ Bill, as passed by Parliament, proscribes LGBT activities and criminalises their promotion, advocacy, and funding.

President Akufo-Addo has suspended his decision on whether or not to sign the Bill into law, citing a challenge to its constitutionality in the Supreme Court.