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NPP National Chairman: Trending ‘nagatively’ on social media?
Freedom of speech and freedom of expression “are raining torrentially” in Ghana, flooding streets and uprooting solid bridges across the country.
Even to the extent of “drowning” our 1992 National Constitution.
But some fellow countrymen and women recently claimed openly, that “a culture of silence” had “covered” our entire nation.
Indeed, freedom of speech and freedom of expression have collectively “conspired” to embolden homosexuals to be erecting huge billboards across the country to advertise and promote their activities in flagrant violation of the 1992 Constitution.
A huge billboard claiming to promote “love” and “tolerance” for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community in Tamale, was recently torn apart by residents to register their fury and disdain over the erection of the billboard in the Tamale metropolis.
A similar billboard mounted in Accra was also pulled down by a section of Ghanaians who were angered by the activities of LGBTQ+ advocates and ‘adherents’.
Some Ghanaians even argue that with freedom of speech and freedom of expression now “sweeping the streets of the country”; perhaps, very soon, armed robbers, cocaine ‘merchants’ and outright murderers will also be emboldened to mount huge billboards across the country to promote their misdeeds in gross violation of our 1992 Constitution.
Apparently, the National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Freddie Blay, is now ‘in love’ with the ‘adherents’ and practice of the LGBTQ+ ‘gospel’ and ‘doctrine’ in the country.
Incontestably, the practice of the ‘gospel’ and ‘doctrine’ of the LGBTQ+ ‘adherents’ flies in the face of our national Constitution.
For sure, homosexual conduct is a criminalised conduct by Ghana’s
Criminal Laws. Section 104(1)(b) of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act,1960 (Act 29) abhors consensual same-sex intercourse and prohibits it.
So, it is very clear that consensual same-sex relation is a criminal offence within the meaning of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act
Indelibly, the only mode of sexual intercourse which does not offend Ghanaian law, is sexual intercourse between a male and female.
And fact of the matter is that the belief in proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values is ‘notoriously’ overwhelming amongst our nation’s citizenry: in line with our country’s laws, traditions and culture.
And yet, the National Chairman of the NPP is reported to be ‘in bed’ with the European Union in Ghana, which has openly thrown its weight behind the LGBTQ+ promoters in the country.
A huge amount of $200 million is reported to have been voted by some “Western” nations to promote LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana. Beneficiaries of the $200 million are said to be vocal groups, individuals and institutions.
Speaking on Asaase Radio in Accra, Mr Freddie Blay said;”homosexuals must be allowed to enjoy themselves in Ghana and not be prevented.”
The NPP national chairman says, he does not see any problem “with people who have other tastes.”
According to Chairman Blay:”I’m expressing my own opinion on the matter. I don’t subscribe to gayism as a choice because I’m not attracted to men. But gays have a choice to make.
“I won’t go ahead to be a persecutor of those who want to be together as man and man and woman and woman. I think there is too much hypocrisy about it.
“I honestly don’t see the hullabaloo about it. We should allow them to enjoy themselves.”
Angered by Chairman Blay’s statements, some Ghanaians are asking many questions on various social media platforms including: “Are laws not made to regulate societies? Should armed robbers also be allowed to operate freely and ‘enjoy themselves’ in Ghana?
“Why is the Government also using scarce national resources to ‘disturb’ galamseyers ? Why is the state not allowing galamseyers to operate freely in the country? Don’t they have a choice to operate freely and ‘enjoy themselves’ in the country?
“What about Indian hemp cultivators and peddlers? And cocaine ‘merchants’ and smugglers in the country? Don’t they have a choice to operate freely and ‘enjoy themselves’ in the country?
“And murderers? Don’t they have a choice and ‘taste’ to murder and operate freely in the country?
“Why should ‘learned people’ like Freddie Blay speak recklessly in public about sensitive issues like gayism?
“Will Chairman Blay be very glad and excited if one of his sons is publicly ‘married’ to a son of his neighbour?
“Is it not a fact that homosexuality is an abomination in almost every traditional community in Ghana?
“Is it also not true that any political party that will attempt to endorse and promote homosexuality in the country risks losing national elections?
“So, what is Freddie Blay’s motivation in asking homosexuals to be allowed to operate freely and ‘enjoy themselves’ in the country?
“Has he received some of the $200 million LGBTQ+ funding to promote the group in Ghana?
“And that he does not care whether his irresponsible utterances will partly cause ‘political havoc’ for the NPP, come the 2024 political campaigns?
“And that he is almost ready to leave the national chairmanship position of the NPP to return to his moribund CPP; so, he does not care about his misguided utterances?”
Readers, please, what is your own analysis of Chairman Blay’s ‘homosexual palaver’ ?
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By G. Frank Asmah
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Let’s reintroduce Cultural Studies to complement educational reforms — Tourism Minister
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has emphasised the importance of reintroducing Cultural Studies in schools as part of Ghana’s broader educational reform agenda.
She said Cultural Studies would complement existing efforts to reposition Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to promote digital literacy and expand Creative Arts education.
Speaking at the 2025 Homowo Festival of the people of Ningo-Prampram, held on the theme: “Education: The Best Legacy for our Children,” Madam Gomashie said cultural education was critical to national identity and development.
She noted that the festival’s theme aligned with the Government’s vision to transform education in Ghana and encouraged the youth to embrace it not only as a means of personal development but also as a way of preserving traditional values.
These values, including patience, wisdom, and hard work, were at the core of the Homowo celebration, the Minister said.
“Cultural festivals like Homowo are vital instruments for strengthening cultural identity, preserving historical memory, and fostering national unity. Additionally, festivals serve as platforms for educating the youth through storytelling, music, dance, and other traditional practices, while also providing opportunities for community engagement.”
Madam Gomashie highlighted the strong foundation that Ghana’s tourism was built on, which included culture, traditions, and the creative industry, collectively contributing to over GH¢4.8 billion to the economy.
“Festivals give tourists reasons to visit our country. Therefore, with the right infrastructure and the development of all the domains, the sector can do more than what has been recorded,” she added.
Mr Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, commended the community for their vibrant participation in the festival. He announced plans for the construction of a new nursing training school in Ningo, aimed at expanding access to healthcare education in the area.
Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII, Paramount Chief of Great Ningo Traditional Area; King Dr Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse; Nene Tetteh Wakah III, Paramount Chief of the Prampram Traditional Area; Prof. Odaifio Welentsi III, Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area; Naana Dugbakuwor Dugba II, Paramount Queen Mother of Great Ningo; and Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Special Envoy on Religion and Inter-Faith Affairs, who represented the Chief of Staff, were among dignitaries at the festival. -GNA
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Focus on more pressing issues like Galamsey, not hate speech – Ellen Ama Daaku to Mahama
An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,Ellen Ama Daaku has advised President John Dramani Mahama to shift his attention from social media hate speech to more urgent national issues such as illegal mining.
Speaking in an interview, she noted that the President’s recent comments about tracking the IP addresses of people who spread hate speech were unnecessary.
According to her, President Mahama must first define what he considers to be hate speech before seeking to punish people for it.
Ms. Daaku argued that the President himself had benefitted from hate speech and social media attacks in the past when he was in opposition.
She said even during his time in government, he described his opponents and their tribesmen in unpalatable terms, which later drew complaints from former President Nana Akufo-Addo to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
She stressed that harsh criticism of leaders on social media should not automatically be considered hate speech, adding that former leaders, including former President Nana Akufo-Addo had all been subjected to it.
“He is only feeling what Nana Akufo-Addo went through for eight years,” she remarked.
While acknowledging the need to regulate misconduct online, Ms. Daaku insisted that going after social media activists should not be a priority.
She noted that many political activists, including herself, had been insulted and attacked online but never called for arrests.
She concluded that President Mahama should focus his energy on solving pressing problems such as galamsey and the economy instead of concentrating on critics on social media.
By: Jacob Aggrey
