Nana Kwaku Gyabeng II, the chief of Wassa Ateiku in the Western region, has pointed fingers at the country’s leaders for permitting foreign intervention in the formulation of the anti-LGBTQ bill.
Attributing the nation’s economic challenges to what he describes as “reckless and careless management,” Nana Kwaku Gyabeng II emphasized the detrimental impact of continuous borrowing from institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and reliance on foreign aid. These factors, he argues, have contributed to Ghana’s compromised position in deciding the fate of the anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Following its passage by Members of Parliament on February 28, the bill has ignited a wave of concern domestically and internationally. Critics argue that its enactment would violate fundamental human rights, prompting widespread opposition.
Expressing dismay over Ghana’s continued dependence on foreign assistance despite its abundant natural resources, Nana Kwaku Gyabeng II urged leaders to adopt a more nationalistic and patriotic approach to governance. He emphasized the imperative of ensuring that the country’s citizens reap the full benefits of leadership stewardship.
“Leaders of the country should be more nationalistic and patriotic in their leadership so that the people they lead will enjoy the full benefits of their stewardship”, he said.
As the bill awaits submission for presidential assent, the discourse surrounding its implications for Ghana’s social and legal landscape continues to reverberate.
