Ghanaians hurl abuse at Michael Essien forcing him to delete pro LGBTI message
2nd March 2021
Former Ghana and Chelsea star Michael Essien has deleted his post on his Instagram page that sought to support the LGBTI community.
In recent weeks issues about the LGBT community has been gaining a lot of traction in the mainstream and social media following the setting up of an LGBT office in Ashongman, a suburb of Accra.
Ghana is a conservative country that frowns on activities of LGBT persons as that sexual orientation is branded abominable, abhorrent and offensive against the natural principles of humanity although there is a growing and thriving LGBT community.
The former Chelsea star posted a rainbow themed Ghana flag with the caption: ‘Ghana Supports Equality’ message of solidarity on his Instagram page.