Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated his strong opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, citing his Islamic faith and Ghanaian cultural values as reasons for his stance. Speaking at the Kumasi Central Mosque during Eidul-Fitr prayers, Dr. Bawumia made it clear that he neither supports nor condones LGBTQ practices, …
Read More »LGBTQ Not a Condition for Ghana’s IMF Deal, Says Prof. John Gasti
Professor John Gasti, an economics professor and dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, has clarified that LGBTQ issues were not part of the conditions for Ghana’s external credit facility support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He made these comments in response to recent statements by the …
Read More »LGBTQ+ Bill Passed in Ghana’s Parliament
Ghana’s parliament has approved a stringent new bill that criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ+, with offenders facing up to three years in prison. The legislation also imposes a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Attempts to substitute prison sentences with community service and counseling were shouted down …
Read More »Parliament Passes Legislation Sentencing Promotion of LGBTQ+ Activities to 3-5 Years
The Ghanaian Parliament has approved legislation imposing custodial sentences ranging from three to five years for individuals found guilty of promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities. Under the newly passed law, those caught engaging in such activities will face a minimum sentence of six months to a maximum of three …
Read More »Lydia Forson Attacks Foh Amoaning Using His ‘Color’ Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Moses Foh Amoaning has said on countless occasions that there’s no way the activities of LGBTQ will be allowed in Ghana. The spokesperson for the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Mr Moses Foh Amoaning together with Hon. Sam George and some other advocate against LGBTQ …
Read More »Twitter Users Hail Sam George Over Bill Against LGBTQ
Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Hon. Sam George has been trending on Twitter for doing the right thing. Ghanaians on Twitter are singing the praises of Sam George for his zeal and passion to quench the activities of LGBTQ activities in Ghana. The NDC MP has stepped out as one …
Read More »Video Of MPs Praying ‘In Tongues’ Ahead Of Introduction Of Bill To Criminalize LGBT Causes Stir On Social Media
A fast trending video of Ghanaian Lawmakers praying fervently ahead of introduction of bill to criminalize LGBTQ has got people talking. Recently, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin stated activities of LGBTQI+ groups will not be tolerated in the country. READ ALSO: Speaker of Parliament Vows To Reject LGBQTI; Says …
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