Tag: LGBTQ

My Govt. Will Never Legalise Same-sex Marriage – President of Ghana

28Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Ghana, News

My Govt. Will Never Legalise Same-sex Marriage – President of Ghana

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has declared zero tolerance for same-sex marriage in Ghana, saying his administration will never legalise it. This was contained in his speech during the installation program for an Anglican Archbishop held in Mampong on Saturday. He said, ''I have said this before, and let me stress again that it will not be under the Presidency of Nana Akufo-Addo that same-sex marriage will be legalised in Ghana. "It will never happen. Let me repeat; it will never happen,'' he said to the cheering audience. The declaration came at a when there has been mixed reactions over the recent closure of an LGBTQ office in the capital city, Accra.

Biden Threatens Financial, Visa Sanctions Against Nigeria, Others Over Anti-gay Laws

9Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Africa, Life, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, United States of America

Biden Threatens Financial, Visa Sanctions Against Nigeria, Others Over Anti-gay Laws

President Joe Biden has issued a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people worldwide, including potentially through the use of financial sanctions. Nigeria's anti-gay laws have been increasingly criticised by global rights groups, which have categorised the country as overtly homophobic. Despite international pressure, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan signed the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act in January 2014, prescribing between 10 to 14 years in prison for cohabitation between same-sex sexual partners, public show of same-sex relationship, registration, operation or participation in gay clubs, societies and organisation, amongst others. As a predominantly conservative country,...