Gender
Activist of the Human Rights Advocacy Centre, Nana Oye Lithur, will today
appear before the Appointments Committee in Parliament.
She
will be vetted in the capacity of Minister-designate for Gender, Children and
Social Protection.
Some
civil societies have since raised eyebrows over her appointment, therefore
oppposing her legitimacy to head the Ministry.
The
Concerned Clergy Association of Ghana argued that her appointment could have
dire consequences on the nation.
They
expressed doubts in her performance should she be approved by the legislative
body.
Nana
Oye Lithur is known to have defended the rights of homosexuals who were
attacked by some unidentified assailants because of their sexuality.
According
to the group, her support for gay rigths could be detrimental to the economy,
taken into consideration the quest by some foreign countries to coerce African
countries into the acceptance of gay acts.
Nonetheless,
Nana Oye Lithur will be vetted together with the Minister-designate for Local
Government and Rural Development, Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, Minister-designate for
Communications, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Professor Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang,
Minister-designate for Education and Dr. Oteng Agyei, Minister-designate for
Environment, Science and Technology.
Meanwhile,
the minority will be absent during the vetting process.
The
Appointments Committee is chaired by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament,
Ebo Barton Oduro.
From: Adu Gyamfi Ameyaw/peacefmonline.com
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