The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his firm opposition to the introduction of LGBTQ+ practices into Ghanaian society.
Speaking during a gathering with the clergy, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders in Anyinam, as part of his Eastern Regional tour, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that LGBTQ+ is fundamentally at odds with Ghana’s religious beliefs, traditions, and cultural values.
He pointed out that the practice has no connection to either the Bible or the Quran, nor does it align with the moral and cultural framework of the country.
His comments came after Abena Osei Asare, the Member of Parliament for Atewa East, commissioned a newly constructed constituency office.
Addressing the crowd, Dr. Bawumia assured Ghanaians that under his leadership, the NPP would stand resolutely against the introduction of LGBTQ+ practices, regardless of external pressure or potential consequences.
“Nananom, recently there have been some issues about the introduction of LGBTQ which advocates for same-sex marriages, that thing will never happen in this country, we won’t allow such to occur here in Ghana.
“It is not in the Bible and Quran too, it is not also in our tradition, culture or values so we will stand firm and resist its introduction no matter the cost, we won’t agree for it to destroy our country,” he stated.
On the issue of galamsey, Dr Bawumia responding to calls from the traditional leaders on streamlining the activities to mitigate the pollution of water bodies and destruction of forest reserves said a licensing regime for mining will be granted locally with chiefs being key partners in the issuance of the mining license.
“On the issues of galamsey, I want to bring a new regime into the small-scale mining sector. We need to formalise its licences and also introduce community mining schemes. With this licencing regime, it will not be centralised in Accra. We will decentralise it to the local people and the chiefs. Nananom will be a key part of granting licences,” he added.
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