A prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has entreated the media and politicians to inform the public about the pros and cons of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021, popularly known as the anti-gay Bill.

In a post on X, he stressed the need for balanced reporting. Mr Otchere-Darko highlighted that Ghana's parliament, representing the sovereign will of the people, had democratically passed the bill.

He acknowledged the presence of a "culture of silence" in parliament, suggesting that lawmakers may have been reluctant to oppose the bill due to potential consequences.

"But, Ghanaians must also understand that it comes with consequences. Choices have consequences. We expect the media and the politicians to be fair to the people by letting them know the pros and cons of this decision to impose stiffer penalties against gays, etc," he wrote.

Despite the bill's popular support in Ghana, Otchere-Darko emphasized the importance of understanding its implications.

He also expressed confidence in Ghana's democratic institutions and urged Ghanaians to respect the choices made by parliament, while also advocating for a balance between traditional family values and tolerance for diversity.