Posted 3/10/2024, 7:32:12 AM
Germany and IMF Warn Ghana of Aid Cuts Over Anti-LGBT+ Bill
- Freddie Blay, former NPP chairman, says Germany and others may demand debt repayment if anti-LGBT+ bill is signed
- This is in protest of the bill which they see as discriminatory and against human rights
- Ghana depends on countries like Germany for financial assistance through loans
- IMF has indicated conditions may change if anti-LGBT+ bill is passed
- Ministry of Finance warned the bill could jeopardize $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and $850 million more in 2024