Ghana: Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia Reiterates His Stance On Homosexuality Practice

Ghanaian Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has declared strong opposition to homosexuality practice in the country. During Eid prayers in Kumasi, Dr Bawumi told Muslims that he could not support LGBTQ as he was strongly against the practice.

He referenced the stance of Ghana’s cultural norms and religious groups against it. He shared, “First of all, it is important to note that our cultural and societal norms and values as Ghanaians frown on the practice of homosexuality,”

“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, with 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.”

Ghana’s parliament passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021 in February earlier this year. According to the bill, a minimum of three years jail term will be imposed on those who promote homosexual practices in Ghana. President Akufo-Addo has yet to sign the bill into law since the Supreme Court challenged the bill.