Franklin Cudjoe, the Founder and President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the decision to imprison individuals who identify as gays, describing it as ‘senseless.’ On February 28, 2024, Parliament passed a bill criminalising LGBTQ activities and prohibiting their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals found guilty under this law could face imprisonment ranging from six months […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has described discussions regarding the financial implications of the Anti-Gay Bill as embarrassing. He argues that such discussions compromise the integrity of Ghana’s independence. The Ministry of Finance has expressed concerns about the financial repercussions of the Anti-Gay Bill, even urging President Akufo-Addo […] The post Anti-gay
Gender activist, Dr. Amanda Odoi, has filed an application for an interlocutory injunction against the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in response to the recent passage of the anti-gay bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, encompassing their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals […] The post Gender
Former Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has urged President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. This legislation passed in Parliament on February 28, 2024, criminalizes LGBTQ activities and prohibits their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could […] The post Don’t
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has commended Ghana for its strides in upholding freedom of speech, despite recent assaults on media personnel. The Foundation emphasized that Ghana’s commitment to free speech and media quality should be recognized not just within Africa but on a global scale. This praise aligns with President Akufo-Addo’s recent […] The post MFWA
As the world marks International Women’s Day on the theme “Invest in women, Accelerate Progress”, the Coordinator for the Affirmative Action Bill Coalition, Becky Enyonam Ahadzi has joined calls for the need to expedite the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill. According to her, this will demonstrate Ghana’s commitment to improving gender equality in the […] The post International
First Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim, has asserted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is employing various tactics to avoid assenting to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Parliament approved the bill on February 28, 2024, criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has since pledged to await the […] The post Akufo-Addo
Acclaimed American rapper, Meek Mill, has announced his interest in obtaining Ghanaian citizenship. Meek Mill’s last visit to Ghana was in December 2022 where he performed at the Afro Nation music festival. During his stay in Ghana, he visited the Jubilee House and held a meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Despite courting public […] The post I need Ghanaian citizenship
Meek Mill American rapper, Meek Mill, has sparked headlines once again, this time by announcing his desire to obtain Ghanaian citizenship. In a tweet posted on March 4, 2024, Read More... The post Meek Mill Wants Ghanaian Citizenship appeared first on DailyGuide
Dr. Amanda Odoi, a gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), has issued a warning of potential legal action if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo signs the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Her initial efforts to halt the bill’s passage encountered a roadblock. The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, […] The post We’ll
Professor Alidu Seidu, the Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, has urged President Akufo-Addo to stand firm against international pressure and assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill, which was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, prohibits LGBT activities and criminalizes their promotion, […] The post Be
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has vowed to face squarely individuals who will attempt to impose LGBTQ+ activities on Ghanaians. During an interview on the Point of View, on Citi TV, on Monday, the General Secretary of GPCC, Apostle Immanuel Nii Okuley Tettey, cautioned that those who publicly discuss and participate in LGBTQ+ […] The post We’ll
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to call for him to take decision on the ontroversial anti-LGBTQ+ Bill following the passage by Parliament last week. According to the Read More... The post Let’s
President Nana Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to calls for a decision on the contentious anti-LGBTQ+ Bill following its recent approval by Parliament. The President has Read More... The post President Akufo-Addo
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill may have to wait for sometime to receive the much-expected presidential assent. Even though the bill is yet to be forwarded Read More... The post Nana Awaits SC Decision To Assent Bill appeared first on DailyGuide
President Akufo-Addo Ghana is likely to lose US$3.8 billion in World Bank financing over the next five to six years if the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill Read More... The post Anti-Gay Bill… Ghana To Lose $3.8bn World Bank Funds appeared
The Executive Director of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has disclosed that plans are far advanced to turn the Agency into an Authority. He was speaking during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce’s (UKGCC) webinar on ‘Navigating Environmental Regulations: Ensuring Compliance with EPA Guidelines in Ghana’. “The Environmental Protection Law is being amended to change the EPA […] The post
The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has emphasized the pivotal choice facing Ghana regarding foreign aid and the potential economic consequences linked to the enactment of the Anti-Gay Bill. In light of the Ministry of Finance’s appeal to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to withhold assent to the recently passed anti-LGBTQ […] The post Anti-Gay
By Asantewaa OSAFO Public Relations (PR) is a vital aspect of any business’ success. It helps to shape its image, build relationships with stakeholders and, ultimately, drive growth. Crafting an effective PR strategy requires careful planning and execution. As the new year unfolds, businesses across various industries are gearing up to formulate and implement their […] The post Hit
Construction of a large-scale apparel manufacturing facility has commenced in Savelugu in the Northern Region to create over 1,600 jobs for women and youth in Northern Ghana. Students from the Savelugu School for the Deaf will be among the vulnerable to benefit from jobs to be created by the company. The project is spearheaded by […] The post German
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