Vice President, Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated unequivocally that as a Muslim, he is against homosexuality.
Dr Bawumia made the empathic statement during Eid prayers in Kumasi on Thursday.
Pointing to cultural norms and values of Ghanaians , the Vice President said, “I will like to take this opportunity to personally comment on the raging issue of LGBTQ in Ghana. First of all, it is important to note that our cultural and societal norms and values as Ghanaians frown on the practice of homosexuality,”
“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.”
According to him, he could not support something which his religion frowns upon.
“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,” Dr Bawumia stated