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A/R: Fetish Priests to curse any political leader who undermines passage of anti LGBTQ+ bill

A group of Fetish Priests in the Ashanti region have threatened to curse any political leader who will undermine the passage of the anti LGBTQ bill in parliament

The group calling itself Traditional Healers Association says they will deal severely with any political authority who will try to sabotage the bill.

The parliament of Ghana is currently working on a Private Members’ Bill that would make it illegal to be gay or to advocate for gay rights.

The proposed legislation which aims to provide for proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values seeks to restrict LGBTQ+ communities and any activities related to them.

The new Bill among others would go much further, criminalising the promotion and funding of LGBTQ+ activities as well as public displays of affection, cross-dressing and more, while campaigning for LGBTQ+ persons on social media or online platforms is also prohibited under the Bill.

The move by Ghana has however met tough opposition from both local and international stakeholders who wants the country to drop the bill.

Chairman of the of traditional healers, Nana Yaw Achampong in an interview with OTEC News Jacob Agyenim Boateng has however emphasized that,  they are strongly opposed  and against the act of  lesbian, bisexual and gay hence calling on their;; government and parliament to stop approving criminalized it.

He slammed President Akufo Addo for not being bold to tell the world that his country’s culture and traditions do not allow save sex marriage.

Let me warn the country, we have consulted our gods and per what we know so far, it will be  suicidal if any sitting president decides not to append his signature to the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill after Parliament passes it”,  he said

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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