Ghanaian actor and politician John Dumelo is in hot water for his comments on a controversial new anti-gay bill. The bill is called the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill.” It is nicknamed the “anti-gay bill,” and has sparked heated discussions about human rights in Ghana.
Ghana’s Parliament is currently debating the bill, and it aims to restrict LGBTQ+ rights. Many people, both in Ghana and around the world, are worried that the bill could lead to human rights abuses.
Dumelo recently spoke about the bill on the radio station Star FM. He said he agreed with his political party’s position, which is to focus on protecting “family values.” But he wouldn’t say what his own personal opinion on the bill is. This has angered many people online.
They’re pointing out that Dumelo once played a gay character in a Nigerian movie back in 2010. Dumelo’s comments and his past acting role have sparked a firestorm on social media, with people arguing for and against his position.
This whole situation shows just how sensitive and complicated the issue of LGBTQ+ rights is in Ghana. It’s a clash between human rights and traditional values, and there are strong opinions on both sides.