The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George has responded to the remarks made by the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer over the possible ramifications of the anti-LGBTQI bill.
He argued that the Ambassador’s worries that passing the law would make it harder for Ghana to attract international investors were unfounded.
The lawmaker stated in a social media post that Ghana is a nation with values that will protect its integrity. He stated that the ambassador’s concern merely shows that U.S. companies are looking to invest in countries with no morals.
“You have expressed fears that investors from the US would not find Ghana attractive if we as Ghanaians uphold our values and reject the depravity of LGBTQI. I find that really surprising.
“Are American investors looking to invest in a country and with partners who have no values? I thought the basic test of a potential partner is integrity and values. Ghana, as you know, is very intolerant of religious extremism. Has that made American investors wary of Ghana as an intolerant investment destination?” he stated.
He continued by saying that potential investors shouldn’t be scared away by the anti-LGBT measure that the Parliament of Ghana will soon implement because it is similar to laws passed in some U.S. states.
“Let me reassure you and the U.S. Embassy Ghana that Ghana remains welcoming and open to American investors as a stable, viable democracy. We welcome investors who value the principles of integrity and respect the cultural values of their partners.
“I am confident it should not be a worry as our intended legislation is NOT different from American laws in states like Florida and Kentucky. I believe the US Supreme Court agrees largely with Ghana’s position.”
Ambassador Palmer stated that even though many American companies are looking to invest in Ghana, any discriminatory laws against LGBTQ+ people might damage Ghana’s reputation and make the country less attractive to potential investors.
