Ghanaian rapper Jason Gaisie known popularly as Pappy Kojo has taken a firm stance against the proposed anti-LGBT+ Bill awaiting presidential assent, emphasizing the importance of protecting human rights.
In a recent episode of the “If More, Let’s Divide” podcast, he criticised the idea of imprisoning individuals based on their sexual orientation, calling it a violation of basic human rights.
Expressing his disagreement with the Bill, Pappy Kojo stated, “I feel like it’s a reach for someone to be in jail for, like, three years just for being who they are. I think it’s mad. LGBT is just straight human rights. Putting people in jail for their sexual preference, for three to five years, is mad.”
He also raised concerns about personal biases influencing support for the Bill, particularly mentioning known proponent Sam George.
Pappy Kojo remarked, “I also think it’s just personal to Sam George. If you’re in power, you can pretty much do whatever you want. So I think that’s what he’s doing.”
Highlighting the broader implications, Pappy Kojo stressed the need to shield children from exposure to intimate matters, regardless of sexual orientation.
He emphasized, “Intimate matters shouldn’t be exposed to kids. Whether heterosexual or homosexual, they shouldn’t be exposed to kids.”
Pappy Kojo’s outspoken remarks add to the ongoing debate surrounding the Bill and its potential impact on human rights in Ghana.