- Pappy Kojo opposes the anti-LGBT+ bill awaiting presidential approval in Ghana.
- He criticized the bill as a human rights violation, particularly for criminalizing sexual orientation.
- Kojo called imprisonment for being LGBTQ+ unjust and against equality.
- He singled out Sam George as a major supporter and suggested personal bias may influence lawmakers.
- Kojo highlighted the broader societal impact, including protecting young people from forced exposure to sexual topics.
- The bill proposes six months to three years imprisonment for LGBTQ sexual activity.
- Promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities could result in three to five years in prison.
- The legislation awaits the president’s assent.
Ghanaian musician Pappy Kojo has publicly opposed the anti-LGBT+ bill currently awaiting presidential approval. Speaking on a podcast monitored by News & Vibes, Kojo criticized the bill as a violation of human rights, particularly the sections that could criminalize individuals based on their sexual orientation.
He described the idea of imprisoning someone for simply being themselves as unjust and contrary to principles of equality. Kojo specifically called out Sam George as a key advocate of the bill, suggesting that personal biases might influence policymakers who use their positions to push agendas that serve their own interests.
Kojo also addressed the bill’s broader societal impact, noting that discussions of intimacy should not be imposed on young people, regardless of sexual orientation. His comments contribute to ongoing debates in Ghana about the potential human rights implications of the legislation.
Under the proposed law, engaging in LGBTQ sexual activity could carry a prison sentence of six months to three years, while promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities could result in a three- to five-year sentence. The bill is currently pending the president’s assent.
