The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on the Government of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation for its decision to abstain from the UN vote on the LGBTQ+ mandate.
In a statement released on July 15, CDM urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to disclose what consultations informed the abstention and to clarify the government’s official stance on the matter.
The group also challenged Parliament, particularly the NDC Majority, to move beyond “political posturing” and take decisive action.
“We demand the immediate prioritisation and passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, in line with public expectation and parliamentary consensus,” the statement read.
While reiterating their opposition to violence and discrimination, CDM stressed that “upholding human dignity is not the same as surrendering cultural sovereignty.”
“Our sovereignty is not for sale; and our silence must never be mistaken for consent,” it added.
The group called on traditional leaders, religious institutions, and civil society to intensify advocacy efforts to safeguard Ghana’s cultural and moral values both at home and on the international stage.
Source: Ernest Arhinful
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