Lawyer, and Founder of Danquah Institute, Gabby Otchere Darko has said that he is not gay but will continue to speak against the public hit on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexuals, Transgender and Queer Individuals (LGBTQI) in the country.
According to him, he has never been and would never be one, however, he recognizes the community hence his decision to speak against the hit unleashed on them by the public adding that sexuality unlike race is not like ones skin neither was it like ones skin colour.
“Preach against gay bashing and u r tagged gay! No! Some of us are not gay, have never been and will never be. But we recognize them and will continue to speak against gay bashing. Unlike race, sexuality is not like the colour of ones skin. Well done Tawa!,” he said.
Preach against gay bashing and u r tagged gay! No! Some of us are not gay, have never been and will never be. But we recognize them and will continue to speak against gay bashing. Unlike race, sexuality is not like the colour of ones skin. Well done Tawa! https://t.co/g59aTUDJJR
— Gabby Otchere-Darko (@GabbyDarko) February 28, 2021
The Ghanaian politician made the comment on twitter on Sunday, February 28 while commending former Star FM presenter, Tawakalitu Braimah for opening up about her sexuality.
Ms Braimah said she is a cisgender and heterosexual and not lesbian.
LGBTQI in Ghana
LGBTQI discussions have been ongoing for weeks now in the country with many others who have jumped to their defence tagged as being one of the them.
Notable figures in the country including Mr Otchere Darko, actress Ama K Abebrese, movie producer, Leila Djansi among others have come under public scrutiny following calls in which they urged Ghanaians to respect the right of the LGBTQI community.
