Lue and Rue: Sam George Faces Backlash After Addressing Viral SA Tourists in Ghana
- A South African tourist duo, Lue and Rue, has incurred the wrath of Sam Nartey George, a huge campaigner against LGBTQI in Ghana
- The parliamentarian has called on law enforcement agencies to crack down on the viral tourists leading to backlash
- His address comes after intense pressure on social media from sections of the Ghanaian population targeted at him to comment on the issue
Ghana's Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister, Sam George, has publicly called out Lue and Rue, a tourist duo championing an unpopular agenda with their visits to some of the country's historic sites.
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The tourists visited scores of Ghana's iconic sites, including the Independence Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum.
There, Lue and Rue, two men, publicly displayed their affection for each other, brandishing Ghana's flag in some of their moments.
The viral duo claim that their photos are part of an awareness campaign to push back against Ghana's conservative stance on LGBTQI issues.
The country's Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, Kofi Okyere Darko, in a post, commented on the viral SA tourists' campaign, saying,
"Who are they? Do your thing, but not beneath our independence monument. I'm indifferent about them, but not in our faces and definitely not our independence monument."
Sam George, who has been one of the biggest campaigners against same sex relationships has finally reacted to the issue after intense pressure on social media.
"I have just returned to Accra from Ho in the Volta Region, where I attended the climax of our successful #GirlsInICT program. I have seen numerous tags and posts about the abhorrent disrespect of our culture and values by two 'useless' individuals. The disrespect of our national symbols is despicable, to say the least." He said.
"Law enforcement must identify the two miscreants in the viral photos and apply the full rigours of existing laws on them, he added."
In his post, the parliamentarian also shared a highly anticipated update on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which has now been reintroduced before parliament.
"I am shocked to see apologists of the NPP calling on me and demanding action. What a shameless lot! We are where we are today without a strict legislation on these ills because former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, failed and blatantly refused to sign the Family Values Bill into law after Parliament of Ghana and the Courts had cleared the Bill."
"You defended the immoral stance of President Akufo-Addo then and today you want to pontificate? How dare you! I have along with my Colleagues in Parliament, re-submitted the Family Values Bill. It has gotten Mr. Speaker's approval and should be laid for first reading any moment soon."
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Reactions to Sam George's remarks on tourists
While some netizens hailed Sam George for maintaining his stance on LGBTQ, others challenged the MP.
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments after the MP made his remarks on the Lue and Rue issue.
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah said:
"Still blaming Akufo-Addo when the new President hasn't signed it either."
Rakia Abdulai wrote:
"I have no doubt you will address this issue, especially the numerous tags by those who supported wrongdoings and saw no evil a while ago, but turn to claim to have morals because they are no more in power (shameful), Hon Sam Dzata George....You make us so proud...Allah bless you 🙏."
@passwordgh_ shared:
"You were able to pass a new tax overnight. But when it got to a bill, you’re still blaming the previous government? What is stopping you from passing it?"
Private citizens challenge Family Values Bill
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Richard Dela Sky and Dr Amanda Odoi unsuccessfully sued to quash the bill at the Supreme Court.
The lawyer and lecturer challenged the bill on grounds ranging from Parliamentary procedure to fundamental human rights.
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the so-called anti-LGBTQ bill in December 2024.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
