Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Nana Oye Lithur to appear before PAC



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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