Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has categorically stated his opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, highlighting that both the Islamic faith and other religions in the country stand against such practices.

As a committed Muslim, he clarified that he neither endorses nor condones LGBTQ+ practices.

His comments were in response to appeals from various sectors, particularly some Muslim communities in the country, asking him to clarify his stance on the LGBT issue.

These remarks are made at a time when President Akufo-Addo has not yet enacted a bill related to this issue.

Earlier this year, Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.

The bill, which awaits President Akufo-Addo’s signature due to a challenge at the Supreme Court against the Bill, proposes a jail term ranging from three to five years for those who participate in and promote homosexual activities in the country.

Addressing the congregation during the Eidul-Fitr prayers at the Kumasi Central Mosque in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Bawumia said, “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.”