Singer and activist Sister Deborah made a strong stand on social media on Ghana’s Independence Day, promoting the rights of the LGBTQ population there.
The musician emphasized in a heartfelt post on X that until the queer community is given the same rights, true freedom for all Ghanaians will remain elusive.
Sister Deborah’s lobbying went so far as to criticize the nation’s slogan, “Freedom and Justice,” calling for the idea of “freedom” to be eliminated as a universal concept.
She emphasized the importance of equality and inclusivity for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Using hashtags like #KillTheBill and #QueerGhanaianLivesMatter, Sister Deborah expressed her vehement opposition to the contentious anti-LGBTQ Bill that was just approved by Ghana’s Parliament.
The new law, which is presently pending the president’s assent, aims to prohibit LGBTQ-related activities and punish anybody who support, encourage, or provide funds for them.
Sister Deborah’s strong advocacy for the LGBTQ community gives the bill’s current debate a well-known voice and encourages discussions about how important it is to embrace diversity and guarantee equal rights for all of the country’s residents in West Africa.
See her post below:
Ghanaians are not free if our queer brothers and sisters are not free. Let’s remove the ‘freedom’ from the Freedom and Justice distin. #QueerGhanaianLivesMatter #KillTheBill pic.twitter.com/aEbROHR75q
— Sister Deborah (@deborahvanessa7) March 6, 2024
