The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling on President-elect John Dramani Mahama to fulfill his campaign promise and sign the anti-gay bill into law after his inauguration. According to Alhaji Masawudu Osman, the 3rd Vice Chairman of the NPP, Mahama exploited the issue during the 2024 elections to gain political leverage.
In an interview with Puretvonline, Osman accused Mahama of using deceitful tactics to win votes. “This deceitful strategy by the president-elect during the campaign helped the NDC win more votes in the Northern Region, especially within Muslim communities,” Osman remarked.
Osman expressed hope that Mahama would act swiftly to sign the bill into law, criticizing the NDC for employing dishonest tactics to secure electoral victory. “I expect Mahama to sign the bill immediately upon assuming office, but Ghanaians will not forgive the NDC for the lies they propagated,” he stated.
The NPP plans to advise President Akufo-Addo against signing the bill before leaving office, emphasizing that it is now Mahama’s responsibility to deliver on his promises. “The NDC has no excuse not to pass the anti-gay bill into law, especially with their two-thirds majority in Parliament. We are waiting for them to act,” Osman declared.
When asked if the NPP’s position was intended to pressure the president-elect, Osman defended their stance. “Mahama used falsehoods to win votes, so it’s only fair he fulfills his promises to Ghanaians,” he said.
The anti-gay bill, formerly known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, remains a contentious issue in Ghana’s political landscape.
