Accra: A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Professor Benedicta Yayra Fosu-Mensah, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama's position on LGBTQ+ issues remains unchanged. Speaking during an interview with Lily Mohammed on GHToday on GHone TV, Professor Fosu-Mensah emphasized that the President's stance is rooted in Ghana's norms and traditions, insisting that the matter should be handled in accordance with the country's legislative procedures. 'His Excellency John Dramani Mahama's position has not changed. He just wants Parliament to go through the process and he will assent to the bill,' she stated.
According to Ghana Web, President Mahama is committed to respecting Ghana's cultural values and will assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill once Parliament completes the necessary processes. Professor Fosu-Mensah also highlighted the NDC's efforts in adding value to the country's resources, particularly through initiatives in the gold sector. She recalled that ahead of the elections, the NDC promised to establish a gold board to regulate the gold sector and ensure value addition. According to her, the initiative is already yielding results, contributing to economic stability and strengthening the performance of the cedi.
Professor Fosu-Mensah elaborated on the role of the Ghana Gold Board, which is now involved in jewellery production and regulating gold sales. This, she believes, has streamlined the system and increased revenue. 'We are no more going to have a Ghana where we will depend on the foreigners for everything. Always going cup in hand begging and they will give us their time before they give us something, but we are going to build, we are going to add value to our resources and make sure that these things give us the good money that we are,' she stated.