A quick look into a list of sanctions likely to be slapped on Ghana over its recent passage of the anti-LGBTQI bill into law following United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer’s concern over the Law.
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, has voiced profound concern regarding the recent passage of Ghana’s Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, by the Ghanaian Parliament.
In a statement released via X, (formerly Twitter) chanced on by GhanaTrends, the US embassy conveyed Ambassador Palmer’s deep apprehension about the legislation’s implications.
I am saddened because some of the smartest, most creative, most decent people I know are LGBT. If enacted, it will also hurt Ghana’s international reputation and Ghana’s economy. She remarked.
Ambassador Palmer’s remarks reflected her disappointment and unease regarding the bill’s passage. She emphasized the importance of recognizing and protecting the rights of all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Her statement highlighted the value of diversity and inclusivity, expressing sadness over the potential impact of the bill on the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in Ghana.
Moreover, Ambassador Palmer underscored the potential negative repercussions of the bill on Ghana’s international reputation and economy. She warned that the enactment of such legislation could tarnish Ghana’s standing in the global community and have adverse effects on its economic relationships. The ambassador’s remarks aimed to draw attention to the broader implications of the bill and its potential ramifications for Ghana’s international relations and economic stability.
List of Possible Sanctions on Ghana Over Anti-LGBTQI Bill
- Biden & US is may declare Ghana as “unsafe for all humans”
- US may cut immediate aid & investment
- Travel restrictions imposed on all Ghanaian officials, politicians & civil servants
- Suspension of loans & grants
- Ghana may be coerced to abandon its values using money
- Tourists will be advised not to visit Ghana
- Foreign investors will take their businesses away
- Multinational companies won’t set up offices in Ghana
- The economy will suffer
