Michael Essien Loses over 1 Million Social Media Followers After Supporting Gays and Lesbians

Ghanaian former professional footballer Michael Essien has lost over 1Million social media followers few hours after he publicly threw his support behind Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, & Intersex Life (LGBTQI)

The midfielder waded in the going debate which has so far divided opinions among Ghanaians.

In his post on Instagram, Essien called for more support for gays and lesbians in Ghana, insisting they must be heard.

His text read: “We see you, we hear you, we support you. Our LGBTQ

This seem not sit well with some of his followers leading about 500, 000 followers on Instagram and close to a Million followers on twitter unfollowing him.

Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has stated he will not Legalise  same sex marriage in Ghana