Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell have signed an open letter in support of Ghana’s LGBTQ+ community. The letter, signed by 67 celebrities, politicians, and other influential people largely of Ghanaian heritage, said they were deeply disturbed by the events and called on Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo, and other political leaders to offer protection to the LGBTQ+ community.
“We have watched with profound concern as you have had to question
the safety of your vital work at the LGBT+ Rights Ghana Centre in Accra,
and feared for your personal wellbeing and security. It is unacceptable
to us that you feel unsafe,” “As prominent and powerful advocates for
this great country, we are beseeching His Excellency, the President of
the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and
political/cultural leaders to create a pathway for allyship, protection,
and support. We petition for inclusivity which will make the nation
even greater and even stronger,”
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