Afenyo Markin's argument on anti-gay bill sound; but voting won't go in his favour - Anyimadu-Antwi - MyJoyOnline

Afenyo-Markin has raised objections to a provision in the Promotion of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values bill that could result in the imprisonment of individuals involved in LGBTQ activities.

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“So I know that Hon

Afenyo-Markin may try, but he will not succeed, he will not have the support because the sponsors of the private member's bill do not want to reason with anybody, and they think that whatever they have proposed must be passed.”

Afenyo-Markin intervened to halt the third reading of the anti-LGBTQ bill, preventing its immediate passage.

Afenyo-Markin acknowledges his support for the principles outlined in the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values bill, he voiced opposition to a specific provision.

He objected to the clause that could result in the imprisonment of individuals implicated in or advocating for LGBTQ activities.