A proponent of the LGBTQ bill, Sam George, has recalled the warm reception he received while growing up in Nigeria. According to him, while schooling at Command Day Secondary School in Osun, Nigeria, he could go to school and get home alone without his parents being worried about his safety.

“Growing up in Nigeria, I could walk to my neighbors house and have a meal with them. My parents weren’t scared when I attended Command Day Secondary School in Osugun at Nafri Barack knew I was going to school and come back, they weren't  afraid their son was going to get killed by a child who has been affected mentally because he is transgendered," he sated.

He disclosed this in an interview with the Nigeria-based television station News Central TV.He added that the serene environment he enjoyed while in Nigeria is the same being exhibited in Ghana as children go to school and return safely. This, Sam George said, has left parents focused on their day-to-day activities because they can vouch for the safety of their wards during and after the close of school.

"In Ghana today, children go to school and play on their way back home and their parents are safe, their parents are able to contribute to Ghana’s Economic Development because they know their children are safe," he added.Sam George shared this information while discussing the effects of LGBTQ on countries. He stated that not opposing LGBTQ activities could be detrimental to the lives of innocent children living in the country. He cited a recent incident that happened in the United States (US) where a young man massacred 22 kids. "In Ghana today, children go to school and play on their way back home and their parents are safe, their parents are able to contribute to Ghana’s Economic Development because they know their children are safe," he added.Sam George shared this information while discussing the effects of LGBTQ on countries. He stated that not opposing LGBTQ activities could be detrimental to the lives of innocent children living in the country. He cited a recent incident that happened in the United States (US) where a young man massacred 22 kids.

Sam George alleged that the individual’s action was fueled by a mental disorder he was battling with after he underwent gender transition. To him, African leaders must stand tall and prohibit the dire consequences LGBTQ activities will bring to the country.

Parliament on Wednesday, the February 28 2024, passed the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill.

The legislation prohibits lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activities and criminalizes their promotion, advocacy, and funding in the country.

The bill awaits approval from President Akufo-Addo for implementation.

The United States of America (USA) has warned that Ghana’s public health, media, civic spaces, and economy could be affected should the bill be endorsed.In a statement, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the legislation threatens Ghana’s tradition of tolerance, peace, and respect for human rights.

Mr. Miller has called for a review of the bill to safeguard the rights of all individuals in Ghana, citing its inconsistency with the country’s values.