Samuel George, a key supporter of the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, alleges that the Coalition of 18 Civil Society Groups opposing the Bill is receiving funding from pro-LGBTQ+ organizations. He suggests that individuals within this coalition, particularly led by Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, Chairperson of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), have been swayed by financial incentives.
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“God is exposing you all. All these people are being funded by LGBTQ organizations. They are collecting money for the advocacy they are doing now. They are being influenced by money, nothing more and nothing less” Mr. George alleged.
These claims were made during an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, following the passage of the controversial Bill, which outlaws LGBTQI+ activities and penalizes their advocacy, promotion, and financial support. However, Professor Gadzekpo has countered, stating that the anti-gay Bill was passed for political motives.
Back in October 2021, Professor Gadzekpo, along with 14 professionals from various sectors including law and academia, submitted a memorandum to Parliament opposing the anti-LGBTQI+ Bill. In response, Mr. George criticized their stance as being financially driven, suggesting that their arguments lacked merit.
The MP for Ningo-Prampram questioned why the coalition hadn’t pursued legal action if they believed Parliament had made an error. Furthermore, Samuel George asserted that if money were the motivation, he himself would be wealthy by now.
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