Samuel Nartey George Faces Tough Questions Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Samuel Nartey George, the MP for Ningo Prampram, is set to face a barrage of questions from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding his stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill he sponsored. As the designated head of the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, George’s nomination has sparked controversy, particularly given his previous advocacy for the bill.
It’s worth noting that George had taken a strong stance on the bill, even going as far as to advocate for it on international platforms like the BBC and CNN. However, President John Mahama’s recent statement that there is no longer a need for the punitive bill has raised eyebrows.
The questions posed to George are straightforward: when will he get the President to sign the bill into law, will he resign if the President fails to sign it, and what will he do to get the President to sign it? Additionally, George will be asked about his take on the President’s new position on the act, which suggests using the school curriculum to train against it rather than legislating it.
These questions will undoubtedly provide clarity on George’s true intentions and whether he sponsored the bill for political gain. As reports, George had previously stated that Afenyo-Markin did not block the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
It will be interesting to see how George responds to these questions, especially given the controversy surrounding the bill. As notes, the Deputy Majority Leader had impeded the approval of the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, citing concerns over prison sentences in the proposed law.
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Ultimately, George’s responses will shed light on his commitment to the bill and his intentions as the head of the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation.
