The UK Foreign Office has denounced Ghana’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, warning it undermines the core principles of the Commonwealth. In a strongly worded statement, a spokesperson said the legislation would “damage Ghana’s international standing and hurt its people,” particularly the most vulnerable. The bill, which criminalises same-sex relationships and advocacy, has sparked outrage among human rights groups and Western allies.
For Ghana’s working class, already struggling with rising costs and unemployment, this political row risks further isolating the nation from trade partners and aid. The Foreign Office’s intervention highlights a deepening schism between Britain’s liberal values and the conservative stance of some Commonwealth members. As the price of bread soars in Accra, workers wonder if their leaders are prioritising the wrong battles.
