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Anti-LGBTQ Bill: I’m disappointed in President Akufo-Addo – Della Sowah
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpando, Della Sowah has expressed her disappointment in President Akufo-Addo over his letter to Parliament.
The office of the President has officially requested Parliament to refrain from transmitting Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values affectionately referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to President Akufo-Addo for his assent.
The Executive Secretary, Nana Asante Bediatuo has written to Parliament on Monday, March 18, requesting that in light of two pending applications for an order of interlocutory injunction currently before the Supreme Court, the bill should not be transmitted to the President.
According to the letter, it would be inappropriate for Parliament to transmit the bill to the President to append his signature when the Supreme Court had not decided on the matter pending before it.
Responding to this, Della Sowah told spectator.com.gh that the action of President Akufo-Addo is shocking and a mockery of Ghana’s sovereignty.
According to her, this action by the President is a betrayal of the will of the people of Ghana.
Della Sowah wondered why the President would hide behind a pending interlocutory Injunction application at the Supreme Court to write such a letter to Parliament.
“This letter from the presidency shows a lack of respect for the Separation of Powers as enshrined in our laws,” she said.
Against this backdrop, she said the decision of the Speaker of Parliament not to approve President Akufo-Addo’s ministers as a result of a similar application at the Supreme Court was the way to go.
“I support the decision of the Speaker. The President can not show Parliament and Ghanaians such disrespect and have his way,” she said.
The Speaker of Parliament yesterday told the President that the House can not approve his ministers until the determination of a pending application at the Supreme Court.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
