Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, has made it clear that he opposes LGBTQ+ activity in Ghana. Dr. Bawumia emphasized that such activities are not supported by Islam or any other religion in Ghana.
He made it plain that, as a practicing Muslim, he does not approve of or encourage LGBTQ behaviors. Calls for the Vice President to make clear where he stands on the LGBT issue came from a variety of sources, especially within the nation’s Muslim communities.
President Akufo-Addo has not yet signed a measure pertaining to this issue into law, at the time of these remarks.
Speaking to the assembly at the Ashanti Region’s Kumasi Central Mosque during Eidul-Fitr prayers, Dr. Bawumia reaffirmed his unwavering opposition to LGBTQ activities and declared that such actions will not be permitted under his direction.
“First of all, it is important to note that our cultural and societal norms and values as Ghanaians frown on the practice of homosexuality,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“Furthermore, as a Muslim, my view on this matter aligns with the position of my religious faith. The Holy Quran is replete with verses frowning on LGBTQ acts, including same-sex marriages. My faith is therefore very strictly against the practice of homosexuality, no “ifs” or “buts”. No shades of grey.”
“Therefore, I personally cannot support that which my religion, and indeed, all the major religions in Ghana clearly and unequivocably forbid. All the major religious traditions in Ghana (Christianity and Islam) are opposed to this practice and I stand opposed to it now and I will stand opposed to it as President, Insha Allah.” He said.
