Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reaffirmed his stance against LGBTQ activities in Ghana, stating that he will not allow it if he becomes president, regardless of the consequences.
The Vice President made this clear in a meeting with the clergy in Tamale on Thursday, May 16, emphasizing that LGBTQ activities are against the doctrines of both the Bible and the Quran.
Dr. Bawumia highlighted that such activities are against the values of the country and therefore cannot be tolerated, citing that both the Bible and the Quran, as well as the majority of Ghanaians, do not endorse such practices.
He stated, “On this matter of LGBTQ, I want to say again without any equivocation that we will not allow it in Ghana. It is not going to be allowed. Our Bible says no, our Quran says no, and our people say no. So no. That is the answer.”
Dr. Bawumia further emphasized, “No man will be marrying a man, no woman will be marrying a woman. It is not our value. And I will stand firm no matter the consequences.”
This is not the first time the Vice President has publicly denounced LGBTQ activities. In April, he addressed thousands of Muslims in Kumasi during the observation of Eid prayers, stating, “It is important to note our cultural, societal, and norms, as well as our values as Ghanaians frown on same-sex marriage.”
As a Muslim, Dr. Bawumia’s view on this matter aligns with the position of his religious faith, which is strictly against the practice of LGBTQ+. He emphasized, “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 has passed a strong anti-LGBTQ Bill, which is now awaiting presidential assent. However, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated his inability to sign the bill into law, as its constitutionality is being challenged in court by human rights activists.
Dr. Bawumia’s stance on LGBTQ activities has been clear and consistent, and he has reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the country’s values and people.
The Vice President’s position on this matter is likely to resonate with many Ghanaians who share similar views and are opposed to the legalization of LGBTQ activities in the country.
