Lydia Forson mocks Dormaahene’s decision to forfeit his salary in support for antiLGBTQ+bill

A recent viral video has captured Dormaahene’s bold assertion that he would relinquish his salary if President Akufo-Addo approves the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

This declaration has sparked widespread debate and attention on social media platforms.

The bill in question has been a subject of heated controversy following Parliament’s decision to pass it, awaiting the President’s approval.

However, President Akufo-Addo has delayed assenting to the bill, citing ongoing legal challenges against Parliament’s decision.

President Akufo-Addo emphasised that the approval process should be halted until the Supreme Court delivers a verdict on the matter.

This move has further intensified discussions and reactions across the nation.

Dormaahene, also known as Osagyefo ƆseadeƐyƆ Dr Agyemang Badu, serves as both a High Court Judge and the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs.

During the Sumaman Akwantukɛse Festival at Suma Ahenkuro over the weekend, he expressed his readiness to sacrifice his judicial salary in solidarity with Ghana’s stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

“I am prepared to forfeit my salary should President Akufo-Addo pass the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Ghana can thrive independently,” Dormaahene declared.

In response to Dormaahene’s statement, a popular Ghanaian actress Lydia Foron reacted with a laughing emoji, highlighting the diverse range of opinions surrounding this contentious issue.

Watch video below:

Anti-LGBTQ+ bill passage: Nana Agyemang Badu I, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa Traditional Area in the Bono Region, has said that he is not happy with President Akufo-Addo's handling of the anti-LGBTQ bill, as assenting or otherwise has been delayed

The Dormaahene, also… pic.twitter.com/GjpnrDL8Zt

— Rightify Ghana (@RightifyGhana) March 25, 2024