Alex Kofi Donkor, who runs the center called ‘LGBT + Rights Ghana’ in the country’s capital, Accra, told CNN on Thursday that he is now concerned about his safety after the operation.
“I just contacted our lawyers, there is an unsafe situation at the moment and I need to go offline,” Donkor told CNN.
The community center – which opened on January 31 in a ceremony attended by a delegation from the European Union and other foreign embassies – has faced opposition from the start and has drawn a lot of anger among locals who have called for its closure.
A spokesman for the Ghana Police Service declined to comment on the closure of the non-profit center, described as a movement “defending the fight for freedom for LGBT + people in Ghana”.
“We anticipate this,” he posted. “We will triumph. The police may have invaded our office and closed it, but the real office is in our hearts and minds.”
“The LGBT issue is an issue that, when mentioned, creates some controversy, but what I mean is that our laws are clear about such practices. It becomes criminal … to have unnatural carnal knowledge with another person,” said Sarfo . On video.
“On the issue of their criminality, it is non-negotiable, on the issue of cultural acceptance and norms, these practices are also frowned upon. For me, there are two distinct clarifications on the subject and that is what I strongly advocate, “she added.
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden instructed US foreign departments and agencies to “promote and protect the human rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people everywhere”.
“When foreign governments move to restrict the rights of LGBTQI + people or fail to apply the legal protections in force, thus contributing to a climate of intolerance, agencies engaged abroad must consider appropriate responses, including the use of the full range diplomatic and assistance tools and, as appropriate, financial sanctions, visa restrictions and other actions, “said the presidential memo.