A member of the National Communication team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ama Daaku, has warned that any president who supports the LGBTQ+ Bill in Ghana will face a disastrous future as a politician.
During a panel discussion on the Angel Morning Show (AMS) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Daaku raised serious concerns about the implications of legalizing LGBTQ+ rights and the potential societal consequences.
Daaku expressed fears that if measures are not taken to prevent the normalization of LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana, the country could end up following the path of the United States, where, according to her, children are being allowed to identify as non-human.
She described a scenario where children in schools might claim to identify as a goat, tree, or sheep, and teachers would be required to treat them as such.
“If we don’t take action now, we could end up in a situation like what’s happening in the United States, where children go to school and say they identify as a male when they’re female, or as a tree, or any other identity. In these countries, teachers are expected to treat these children according to their self-identified gender or identity, regardless of biological facts. This is the kind of chaos we could face if we don’t take a stand,” Daaku warned.
She emphasized that Ghana must avoid following in the footsteps of countries where these unconventional identities are being normalized, particularly in the education system.
Daaku stressed that if the LGBTQ+ movement continues unchecked, the country’s social fabric could be deeply impacted.
“Nobody in Ghana will accept the LGBTQ+ Bill,” she declared. “And any president who accepts this Bill will destroy their political career and their party. It will be the end of them.”
Daaku also criticized the president or any leader who might entertain the idea of legalizing LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana.
She stated that such a move would be politically damaging and would not be tolerated by the majority of Ghanaians.
“I have always had issues with certain aspects of the LGBTQ+ Bill, but my concern is not with what people do privately.
“People have the right to live as they choose in their private lives. However, when it comes to public policy, especially in our schools and among the youth, we cannot let this spread,” she said.
Her comments come at a time when the LGBTQ+ Bill is a hotly debated topic in Ghana, with strong support and opposition from various sectors of society.
The bill, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ advocacy and behaviors, has sparked heated discussions about the balance between individual freedoms and cultural values in the country.
