The Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, has voiced strong opposition to external pressure influencing Ghana’s stance on the Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) bill.
Dr. Opare Kwakye asserted that Ghana’s hesitation to enact the bill into law is a result of the country’s economic vulnerability and reliance on support from western countries.
He emphasized that despite Ghana’s sovereignty, Western powers continue to dictate terms, citing the potential withdrawal of financial aid as a coercive tactic.
Expressing dismay, Rt.Rev.Dr. Opare Kwakye questioned the selective enforcement of LGBTQI rights, quizzed why the Western countries have failed to mount same pressure on Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, which criminalize such practices.
He attributed Ghana’s vulnerability to poverty and hunger hence unable to sign the bill for fear of economic consequences.
During his sermon themed “HOSANNA, LORD SAVE US NOW” in celebration of Palm Sunday at Presbyterian Church in Aburi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Opare Kwakye lamented Ghana’s leadership and resource mismanagement, attributing the nation’s challenges to poor governance.
He pointed out the disparity in healthcare infrastructure, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily leveled the playing field by necessitating treatment within Ghana’s hospitals since nobody could be flown outside at the time.
She questioned why leadership of the country have failed to improve quality healthcare in the country instead travel outside for healthcare.
Concluding his address, the Moderator called for greater self-sufficiency and resource utilization, emphasizing that Ghana must assert its autonomy to resist external imposition and foster national development.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
