Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his strong opposition to the introduction of LGBTQ+ practices in Ghana.
During a speech to clergy, traditional leaders, and stakeholders in Anyinam as part of his Eastern Regional tour, Dr. Bawumia stressed that LGBTQ+ ideologies contradict Ghana’s religious and cultural values.
He firmly declared that, under his leadership, the NPP would resist any efforts to impose these practices, no matter the cost. “We won’t allow such to occur here in Ghana,” he asserted.
Dr. Bawumia’s comments come amidst growing debates surrounding the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana, with some external forces advocating for same-sex marriages.
Addressing his audience after the Member of Parliament for Atewa East, Abena Osei Asare, commissioned a new constituency office, Bawumia was unequivocal in his stance.
“It is not in the Bible, the Quran, or our traditions. We will stand firm and resist its introduction no matter the cost,” he said, reinforcing the NPP’s opposition to any legal recognition or promotion of LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
In addition to his stance on LGBTQ+ issues, Dr. Bawumia addressed concerns raised by traditional leaders about illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.”
He announced plans to decentralize the small-scale mining sector by introducing a community-based licensing regime.
The new system would involve local chiefs in the issuance of mining licenses to mitigate environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.
“Nananom will be a key part of granting licences,” Bawumia noted, highlighting his commitment to involving local authorities in solving the galamsey problem.
