Anti-LGBTQ+bill: Why should we choose money over preserving culture? - MP quizzes - MyJoyOnline

The co-sponsor of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has questioned the Ministry of Finance's intention for suggesting to President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the controversial bill.

In a press release on March 4, the Ministry of Finance urged President Akufo-Addo to refrain from signing the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law.

Read also: Don’t assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Finance Ministry tells Akufo-Addo.

Speaking on Joy FM's Midday News on Monday, Mr Bedzrah said this suggestion proves that the Ministry had put money ahead of protecting the Ghanaian culture.

He argued that for a ministry with core values such as professionalism, ethics, efficiency, responsiveness, and transforming Ghana Beyond Aid to take such a stand because of money is worrying.

Finance Ministry fears losing $3.8bn in World Bank financing if Anti-LGBTQ+ bill becomes law

Don’t assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Finance Ministry tells Akufo-Addo