Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has broken his silence on the issues surrounding activities of the LGBTQI+ community.
The NPP’s presidential candidate declared his strong opposition to the practice of homosexuality in Ghana.
Speaking on the issue publicly for the first time, Dr. Bawumia in Kumasi during Eid prayers on Thursday, Dr. Bawumia sad he is “strictly” against activities of the LGBTQI+.
He asserted that the practice was against our cultural and religious norms.
“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.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
