Ghana ruling party presidential candidate says he opposes same-sex relations
The presidential candidate of Ghana’s ruling party, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, said he is opposed to “the practice of homosexuality,” a stance he promised to maintain if elected in December.
ACCRA — The presidential candidate of Ghana’s ruling party, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, said on Thursday he was opposed to “the practice of homosexuality,” a stance he promised to maintain if elected in December.
President Nana Akufo-Addo faces pressure to sign into law one of Africa’s most severe anti-LGBTQ bills, which has been criticized by rights advocates and the United Nations.
Speaking at prayers marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Bawumia did not refer to the bill but said: “It is important to note that our cultural and societal norms and values as Ghanaians frown on the practice of homosexuality.
“All the major religious traditions in Ghana are opposed to this practice and I stand opposed to it now and I will stand opposed to it as president,” he said, setting out his position for the first time as a candidate.
Bawumia’s main presidential rival, former president John Dramani Mahama, made similar comments in January.
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