Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) who is the Director of Diaspora Affairs in Ghana declared that his office is inquiring into how the gay couple was granted permission to carry out a photo shoot at the Independence Arch.
The announcement comes after there was massive outrage on the pictures of the two South African men kissing at the national monument.
The photos, which were posted on the Internet, caused a national discussion.
Most of the Ghanaians criticized the shooting as an affront to a sacred national icon.
Nevertheless, some claimed that it brought to the table important debates about the visibility of LGBTQ people an issue that is still a taboo in Ghana.
The investigation conducted by KOD will look into the issuance of permits and whether the right procedures were observed.
He referred to the shoot as an issue of public concern.
He stated that his team is liaising with the concerned authorities.
The debate is still divided. Others perceive the shooting as a direct affront to the national principles and they want justice.
Others consider the investigation as an opportunity to deal with the issue of double standards.
This event highlights wider tensions as Ghana struggles with the contemporary ideas of freedom and identity.
Is it possible to use national heritage sites as a medium of social expression?
Or must state symbols be sheltered against controversy?
