The Executive Director of Peace Watch Ghana, Madam Nyankopa Daniels, has robustly defended President John Dramani Mahama’s assertion that LGBTQ+ issues do not constitute a primary priority for the Ghanaian electorate.
Addressing the recent wave of criticism directed at the president, Madam Daniels maintained that his detractors lack a valid argument. She emphasised that the president has consistently signalled his willingness to assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill once it is officially passed by Parliament, rendering the current pressure on him both premature and unjustified.
Madam Daniels observed that while activities within the LGBTQ+ community stand in direct opposition to Ghana’s legal, cultural, and religious framework, the nation must remain focused on more existential concerns. She argued that the public should prioritise demands for improved infrastructure, including reliable roads, potable water, quality healthcare, and sustainable job creation, rather than becoming consumed by this singular legislative debate. She further contrasted the current situation with the tenure of former President Akufo-Addo, noting his ultimate refusal to sign the bill even after it had successfully transitioned through Parliament.
Expounding on her stance, Madam Daniels offered a blunt assessment of the moral and demographic landscape:
“There are so many things that are important to us or of higher priority we must consider, and LGBTQI is not part of these issues. I don’t support LGBTQI because it is disgusting and an affront to human values, life, culture, religion, and any other thing. The God who created us did not approve of trumu trumu. He did not create us to allow men to sleep with each other or for women to have sex with each other. We cannot entertain that. God sent down fire on Sodom and Gomorrah when they engaged in such practices. When you look at Ghana, the so-called activities and those involved in that—who are possessed by the devil—are less than 10 per cent of the population. The remaining 90 per cent are calling for better issues such as food, water, roads, jobs, and other matters.”
Speaking on the programme Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, she issued a stern warning that she would personally spearhead a demonstration against President Mahama should he fail to sign the bill once it reaches his desk. However, she reiterated that for the immediate future, the national conversation should remain fixed on electricity, water, and the cost of living.
Madam Daniels also touched upon the severity of punishments seen abroad, suggesting that if Ghana wished to adopt the extreme measures of other jurisdictions, it remained a matter for consideration, provided it did not distract from the economic crisis. In a concluding call to action, she urged the legislature to expedite their processes to bring the matter to a definitive close.
“Parliament should also pass the bill with the speed of light so President Mahama will assent to it. If we want to stone such people like the Arabs do, we can do that. We cannot allow people to engage in trumu trumu.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
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