The Head of Legal Affairs of the United Party (UP), Andrew Appiah Danquah, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of sending conflicting messages on the LGBTQ+ bill despite allegedly agreeing with its key provisions.

Speaking on TV3’s New Day, Appiah Danquah said he found it strange that some voices within the NPP appeared to oppose amendments that, according to him, enjoy broad support across the political divide.

“I find it very weird that the NPP will give Ghanaians the impression that they are against these amendments,” he said.

According to him, issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ bill should not be reduced to partisan competition because many political actors share similar views on the matter.

“When it comes to LGBTQ+, we seem to have a common position. Why turn something that ought not to be partisan into a partisan battle?” he asked.

Appiah Danquah argued that creating political controversy around the bill serves little purpose and risks undermining public trust.

“If your members agree with it and you create the impression that you disagree, then you open yourself up to questions about your credibility,” he stated.

He maintained that political parties can still play constructive roles even when they are not in government and urged leaders to focus on issues they agree on rather than creating unnecessary divisions.

“The focus should be on helping Ghana, not creating noise for political advantage,” he added.