THE GHANAIAN PARLIAMENT ENACTS STRICT ANTI-LGBTQ LAW

Legislation supporting lesbian, gay, and other non-conventional sexual or gender identities was enacted by Ghana's parliament on Wednesday, strengthening the country's anti-LGBTQ laws.
Even before, having gay intercourse could land you in jail for up to three years. The "wilful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities" will now carry a maximum five-year prison sentence under the measure.
Among the worst bills in Africa of its sort is this one.
"My heart is broken and devastated at the moment, that's all I can say for now" LGBTQI+ campaigner and Ghana's first openly transgender musician, Angel Maxine, told Reuters, "My pronouns are She/her/hers."
The measure was sponsored by a combination of traditional leaders from Ghana, Islam, and Christianity.
According to Ghana's constitution, President Nana Akufo-Addo will be presented with the law after it has been voted on in parliament, and he will have seven days to either assent or reject it.
He must sign the bill into law if he does. Akufo-Addo had refrained from participating in the contentious legislative debate, but he did say he would respond after the parliament had voted on it.
The measure would impact everyone if it became law, according to Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, who also noted that punitive policies, like the one the bill represents, are a roadblock to the eradication of AIDS and eventually jeopardize everyone's health.
"It will exacerbate fear and hatred, could incite violence against fellow Ghanaian citizens, and will negatively impact free speech, freedom of movement, and freedom of association," Byanyima stated in a statement.
 "If it becomes law, it will obstruct access to life-saving services, undercut social protection, and jeopardize Ghana's development success," she stated.