MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has asserted that President Akufo-Addo missed an opportunity to legalise LGBTQ+ rights during his early days in office. He argues that if the President had intentions to support the cause, he would have done so in 2017.

Ghana, like many African nations, faces ongoing debates and challenges concerning LGBTQ+ rights. The issue remains deeply divisive, with traditional values often clashing with more progressive perspectives.

Kennedy Agyapong, known for his outspoken nature, made the headlines with his assertion that President Akufo-Addo's failure to act on this matter during his early presidency implies a lack of commitment to the cause.

“If Akufo-Addo wanted to do this in 2017, the NPP had 169 seats against NDC’s106 seats, if he intended to promote gay or lesbianism he would have done so at that time”, he said.

He went on to state that John Mahama on the other hand has a bosom friend who is a renowned gay activist by name Andrew Solomon and they have even shared a bed before.

“I am surprised that Mahama sat on the same bed and wrote a book for Andrew Solomon but comes here to Assin to say that if you vote for Charles Opoku as Parliamentarian, the laws would be changed at Parliament to promote same sex marriage”, he wondered.

He emphasized that the people of Assin abhor gay and lesbians activities.