The Liberal Party of presidential candidate, Percival Kofi Akpaloo, has criticized the anti-LGBTQI+ bill, alleging that its sponsors are motivated by personal gain rather than national interest.
Mr Akpaloo claims that financial incentives are the main driving force behind the support for the bill.
He suggests that both proponents and opponents of LGBTQI+ rights have received funds from sponsors to advance their respective positions.
In an interview with Kwabena Agyapong on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM’s Frontline, Akpaloo was asked if he would sign the anti-LGBTQI+ bill into law if elected president.
He dismissed the bill as having no substantial benefit for the country and argued that the controversy around it only serves to highlight LGBTQI+ activities rather than address any real issues.
Mr Akpaloo emphasized that his focus, if elected, would be on creating job opportunities for unemployed youth, rather than engaging in what he views as unproductive debates.
“What will I benefit from signing the anti-LGBTQI+ law? This is not something that is of any concern to Ghanaians. That is not a productive thing that Ghanaians are worried about. The colours of your station are the Rainbow Course (referring to the station), which means that the station was in support of such activities. Whether you like it or not, that is the trend.”
He emphasized that this issue should not be a major concern as it does not pose a significant threat to the country.
“It’s all about personal interests. All persons who claim to be opposed to anti-LGBTQI+ acts are motivated by selfish interests.
“This is reverse psychology. They would rather promote these activities. Recently, these anti-gay activists opposed and shared some billboards on social media. People were unaware of them until these individuals shared them on social media. They’re indirectly promoting it. They will appear to despise it, but it will all be a sham.
“I am a man of wisdom, and I know for a fact that these individuals who are opposing the LGBTQI+ are doing so for personal gains and interests.”