In a recent statement, former Ghanaian president and prominent opposition figure John Dramani Mahama expressed his opposition to LGBTQ practices, aligning his stance with his Christian faith.
Speaking before a gathering of Ghanaian religious leaders, Mahama conveyed his religious convictions, stating, “The faith I have will not allow me to accept a man marrying a man, and a woman marrying a woman.”
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Among the provisions under consideration are measures to forbid Ghanaians from identifying as LGBTQ, an increase in the maximum sentence for same-sex activities from three to five years, and the prohibition of advocating for LGBTQ rights.
Ghana already criminalizes gay sex, carrying a three-year prison sentence. The potential enactment of this bill has sparked widespread discussion and concern within the country.
Mahama’s comments reflect a broader societal discourse on LGBTQ issues in Ghana, where cultural, religious, and legal perspectives converge.
The former president, who served from 2012 to 2017, is currently vying for re-election in the upcoming December presidential elections, representing the main opposition party National Democratic Congress. His statements add a political dimension to the ongoing LGBTQ rights conversation in the West African nation.
