Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has accused Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, of political opportunism rather than genuine concern for societal values.

The bill, which has stirred widespread controversy, has come under scrutiny for its potential infringement on human rights and liberties.

In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi FM, Professor Gadzekpo voiced skepticism regarding the motives driving the passage of the bill, particularly singling out Sam George for his role in advocating for its approval. She alleged that George's stance on LGBTQ+ rights had shifted opportunistically, pointing to his previous defense of such rights during accusations against former President John Dramani Mahama in 2015.

"I am telling you that they have passed it not for any reason but for political reasons. Mr. Sam George, the chief proponent of the bill in 2015 when his candidate John Mahama was accused of having a friend who was a homosexual sponsoring him, etc. Sam George is on record saying that the constitution protects those rights," citinewsroom.com quoted her as stating.

Professor Gadzekpo questioned the inconsistency in George's position over the years, highlighting his apparent shift from advocating for LGBTQ+ rights to championing the Anti-Gay Bill. She pointedly asked, "So I have to wonder why he changed his mind… What has changed? 10 years ago did he have a different morality from today, from 2021 when he proposed the bill."

According to Professor Gadzekpo, the passage of the bill reflects political maneuvering rather than a genuine commitment to protecting societal values. She criticized the opportunistic nature of the legislation, asserting, "That is why I am saying there is politics. They are walking over the bodies of vulnerable people."

The Anti-Gay Bill, which proscribes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activities and criminalizes their promotion, advocacy, and funding, has faced staunch opposition from human rights advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Persons found engaging in same-sex relations could face imprisonment ranging from six months to three years, with promoters and sponsors of such acts subject to even harsher penalties.