CNN's Richard Quest's interview with Ghana's Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, turned tense over the country's controversial anti-LGBT+ bill. The exchange, which took place at an event in the United States, saw Quest seeking a personal viewpoint from Adam, given his significant roles in the government.Quest probed, "If the court rules in favor of the law, what would you advise?"Dr.

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Adam stated, "Well, I would subject myself to the laws of my country. I do not live on an island. I live in a country that is governed by laws."Quest, unsatisfied with the response, pushed for a more personal take, "What do you think of the law? Just give me a human answer. Just for goodness sake, [hitting on the table loudly] give me a human answer on what you think of the law."Dr.

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Adam maintained, "The most important thing is to discuss the effects of the law when passed… having said that, it is not for me (Richard Quest interjects [it is!]) to give the determination to the Supreme Court of our country."A frustrated Quest removed his glasses, stating, "You are going in circles here."Dr. Adam countered, "I am not.

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"Quest, raising his voice, continued, "You have said this several times, and I understand your point! [gesturing towards Dr. Adam]. I understand that you don't want to answer it."Dr. Adam repeated, "Let me state my point clearly again, there is a case before the Supreme Court and I am not going to prejudice the determination of the Supreme Court."Quest then questioned the minister's responsibility regarding the law, to which Dr.

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Adam replied, "The responsibility I am taking is, if the Supreme Court rules in favor and the president assents to it, I will subject myself to the laws of my country."Quest inferred, "So you are in favor."Dr. Adam concluded, "I have told you, I will subject myself to the laws of my country, once it becomes law. Until then, the Supreme Court has to make a determination on it and that issue is currently before the Supreme Court.

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And I am not going to prejudice the determination by the Supreme Court."The interview concluded with Quest thanking Dr. Adam, who responded, "It's been my pleasure."The anti-LGBT+ bill, which was passed by Ghana's parliament, is now awaiting the decision of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The president's signature is on hold until the Supreme Court addresses the challenges to the bill's constitutionality.

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Two cases are currently before the Supreme Court, contesting the legality of the bill.Watch the video below;

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