Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his unwavering stance on LGBTQ+ matters following Ghana’s recent abstention from a vote on draft resolution L.24.

In a post shared on Facebook, Mr Nartey stated, “My position on the matter of LGBTQ+ remains steadfast. I have read the full statement Ghana made on the floor in relation to our position on draft resolution L.24. I align fully with the letter and spirit of the text.”

He expressed deep concern over the decision to abstain in the subsequent vote, saying, “I cannot, however, in good conscience understand the decision to abstain in the subsequent vote. That vote is in conflict with Ghana's espoused position and my conscience. We must at all times make our position clear and unambiguous.”

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The minister further revealed that, together with his colleagues in Parliament, he has resubmitted the same bill that was passed last year but was refused assent by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

“Like I indicated earlier, together with my colleagues in Parliament, we have resubmitted the same bill that was passed last year by Parliament, which Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo refused to sign. I urge Parliament to expedite the approval process so we present the bill to President John Dramani Mahama,” he said.

Concluding his statement, Mr Nartey stressed, “The innocence of Ghanaian children and the sanctity of our values cannot be traded for any considerations. Let truth and our conscience, and principles be our guiding light".