Alex Kofi Donkor, head of the center named ‘LGBT + Rights Ghana’ in the country’s capital, Accra, told CNN on Thursday that he is now concerned about his safety after the raid.
“I just contacted our lawyers. There is currently an unsafe situation and I have to go offline,” Donkor told CNN.
The community center – which was opened on January 31 at a ceremony attended by a delegation from the European Union and other foreign embassies – faced opposition from the outset, sparking anger among the locals calling for its closure.
A Ghanaian police spokesman declined to comment on the closure of the non-profit center, described as a movement “standing up for the fight for freedom for LGBT + people in Ghana.”
“We expected this,” he posted. ‘We will be victorious. The police may have raided our office and closed it, but the real office is in our hearts and minds. ”
“The issue of LGBT is one that, when mentioned, creates some controversy, but what I am saying is that our laws are clear about such practices. It makes it criminal … to have unnatural carnal knowledge with another person.” Sarfo said in the video.
“On the issue of crime of it is non-negotiable, on the issue of cultural acceptance and norms, these practices are also frowned upon. To me, these are two clear clarifications on the issue and this is what I stand for,” she added. to.
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden instructed the United States’ foreign departments and agencies to “promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere.”
When foreign governments take steps to limit the rights of LGBTQI + individuals or fail to enforce legal protections, contributing to a climate of intolerance, foreign-based agencies will consider appropriate responses, including By using all diplomatic and aid tools appropriate, financial sanctions, visa restrictions and other measures, ”the presidential memo said.