Raphaela
28 Oct 2024
Hello, Community. Hope you’re having a good day. As much as I’d love to have all of you at all our meetings and chats, I know that’s just not possible. It’s why I do so many recaps and throwbacks. Today’s post is a writeup on the Research Team’s presentation during our Third Quarter Meeting. The topic of the presentation and open discussion was The Political Use of Homophobia and its effect on the Upcoming General Elections in Ghana.
One thing about Ghanaian politicians? They only know human rights when it’s time to talk to white people or attack their opposing political parties.
It shouldn’t be a surprise that these unnecessary and homophobic comments are influencing the perception of LGBTQ+ Ghanaians. Foh-Amoaning in particular is aware of the impact politicians have on Ghanaians. This explains his demands for presidential candidates to declare their stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
According to data from Global Info Analytics’ recent National Opinion Poll for the 2024 General Elections, 50% of voters say Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign Anti-LGBTQ Bill won’t affect their voting decision. In 2023, 82% were in support of Anti-LGBTQ Bill and in 2024, 59% were in support of Anti-LGBTQ Bill. What do you think is the reason for this change?