Gabby Otchere-Darko ruffles feathers as he declares his stance on anti-gay bill

Astute member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has openly declared his support for the LGBTQI+ community in Ghana.

According to him, although the majority of Ghanaians are against the group and their activities, he has the “sense of justice to disagree” with them.

“I am against the anti-gay bill & not shy to say so. I am a proud Ghanaian who cherishes all that is good about our value systems, including tolerance. And, I will defend the right of minorities everywhere. I have the courage and a sense of justice to disagree with the majority,” he tweeted, Thursday, November 11.

Gabby’s tweet has generated several reactions with over 900 comments since he wrote the tweet.

In one of the comments, a user by the name @Douglas_fokuo expressed his worry about the negative health implications it will have on the country.

Gabby’s tweet comes at a time when some religious bodies, including the the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council and The Church of Pentecost reiterate their commitment to getting the Bill passed.

Meanwhile, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has served notice that the voting on the ‘controversial’ anti-LGBTQI Bill will be made public.

He said Parliament will ensure that Ghanaians watch and see which side lawmakers vote on after the final debate on the bill.

See Gabby’s tweet below;