The Jubilee House, which is the seat of government and the official residence of the President of Ghana, was bathed in bright and vibrant colours, including the rainbow colours, which are commonly associated with the LGBTQ+ community.
This caused a lot of buzz and speculation on social media, with Ghanaians sharing their thoughts and opinions on what the colours might represent.
Some Ghanaians believe that the colours were used to represent the LGBTQ+ community, which has been a controversial issue in Ghana in recent years. The country has a history of intolerance towards homosexuality, with many Ghanaians opposing any attempts to legalize it. The LGBTQ+ community in Ghana faces discrimination and violence, and many have called for more protection and acceptance.
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On the other hand, others believe that the colours were used to represent the friendship between Ghana and the United States of America. Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Ghana was seen as a sign of strengthening ties between the two countries, and the colourful display at the Jubilee House was seen as a symbol of this renewed relationship.
The Jubilee House…The seat of Government.
The Seat of Government welcomes the Vice President of the United States @VP Harris.
The left side represents the colours of America…RED,WHITE & BLUE.
The other side has the Ghanaian colours RED,GOLD & GREEN.
Akwaaaba! pic.twitter.com/aMOmQgCdzm
— Nana Hesse Ogyiri (@NanaOgyiri) March 27, 2023
As the news of the colourful display spread, many Ghanaians took to social media to share their thoughts and opinions. Some praised the display as a sign of progress and acceptance, while others criticized it as a display of support for the LGBTQ+ community, which they view as immoral and un-African.
Pray for Mother Ghana. LGBTQI colors at Jubilee House? Very incredible! Because of US Vice President Kamara Harris' visit? Cry for Mother Ghana 🇬🇭😢 herh Eiii #Succession #PHK pic.twitter.com/C4yAz9E9qU
— PRINCE HENRY KOFORIDUA 🇬🇭💯 (@PrinceHenry_PHK) March 27, 2023
What the hell? Akuffo Addo Paa? Why is the NPP forcing LGBTQ on us coz of Kamala Harris Visit? Charley n NDC is also doing nothing? May the Lord Jesus judge completely every one responsible for this blasphemy! And those who stood by n allowed this! Useless n wicked ppl this NPP! pic.twitter.com/5teM1WMvoF
— Jesus is Greater than Nogokpo (@GhanaSocialU) March 27, 2023
The government has not commented on the controversy surrounding the display of colours at the Jubilee House. However, it is clear that the colourful display has sparked a conversation about LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance in Ghana and the relationship between Ghana and the United States of America.
story by: Ishmael Awudi
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