The Member of Parliament for Builsa South has described a call for the ban on the consumption of dogs as a misplaced priority.
Describing himself as an advocate for persons who consume dogs as meat the MP says the petition to have the consumption of dogs as meat should not be pursued.
International Animal Rights Activist, Natasha Choolun has stated in a petition that “Dogs and cats are not food, but loyal companion animals that should be treated with kindness and respect, not brutalised and eaten.”
According to her, the trade-in dogs and cats was widespread on the continent, thus making them unattractive to tourists who were aware of the “cruel” industries and unwilling to invest in those countries.
The petition said, “The World Health Organisations has confirmed that these global live animal markets must be closed as they are at the root of COVID-19 and are also a breeding ground for the spread of other fatal diseases.
“The brutal dog and cat meat trade is putting human health at risk from consumption of dogs and cats in form of Cholera, Rabies and other deadly diseases and now COVID 19.
“We urge you to ban the demonic dog and animal sacrifices and the barbaric dog and cat meat trade in Africa. Like many harmful and outdated practices in history, these barbaric animal sacrifices must also be abolished.”
But reacting to the petition, Dr. Clement Apaak said the petition will not see the light because it has no merit.
He added that he expects that the consumption of dogs to increase this weekend.
He said: ”Folks, yours truly was offline yesterday. Just got online this morning to see many messages from across the world regarding a petition to the government of Ghana to ban some delicacies.
I am told listed in the said petition, which I’m yet to see, is DOG, CAT meat and a few others. I don’t speak for Cat eaters, but as the global President of the DOG eaters Association, I assure members that the said petition will never see the light of day.
I urge members to stay calm and continue enjoying their delicacy. I expect members to increase consumption over this weekend. It’s our human, cultural and traditional right,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana