The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu has indicated that the draft anti LGBTQ+ bill represents a bold attempt which will bring sanity and finality on Ghana’s position as far as Human Rights is concerned.
In an article on the bill which has sparked some public debate,;he stated that it will also bring clarity since the nation’s leaders have not taken a clearer position on the matter.
“Historically our leaders have all taken position on this matter. However, we have not had any clearer position on the matter until the introduction of this Bill. This is why I believe the Bill is a bold attempt to bring sanity in that space and bring finality to the debate.”
Francis-Xavier Sosu
Mr. Sosu also disclosed that there is no human right in LGBTQ+ practice as being purported by the various advocates. He stated that, in human rights advocacy and practice,;there is a difference between Human Rights Protection and Human Rights Promotion.
“I believe in the position that,;there is no human rights in homosexuality or lesbianism and all its variance now collectively known as LGBTQ+. I have made this position clear throughout my human rights activism and everyone can cross-check that. Both in my law practice and human rights advocacy, this position has been clear.
“I have defended and protected the rights of many in my over 10years of human rights practice and advocacy,;but I have not and will not in any way promote the rights of LGBTQ+ because as I have earlier stated I don’t believe there is human rights in the said practice.”
Francis-Xavier Sosu
I won’t promote practice
Mr. Sosu further posited that he will not promote or support the practice adding that,;the Bill in its current form must be relooked at devoid of emotions to ensure that the outcome that is being sort is one that is balanced and brings finality to the subject.
“I wish to state that I have got values and principles as an individual,;Minister of the Gospel, Lawyer and Legislator, and hence, will not render support for an ungodly practice. However, difference in opinion on the Bill which I generally support, does not make me a Promoter or Advocate of Gay Practice, despite my protection of the right to Life of every human being.”
Francis-Xavier Sosu
Lawyers must point out issues with bill
Mr. Sosu further indicated that, the Bill which is currently at the draft stage and will be laid before the house before being referred to the appropriate Committee for consideration in its current form has quite some issues and concerns which every lawyer must be courageous to point out.
“It is my position that there are matters of concern in the Bill that needs to be reviewed and reconsidered to make the Bill an improved one which is reflective and consistent with our current views on sanctions which must be more reformative than retributive.”
Francis-Xavier Sosu
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