John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to intensify efforts to combat LGBTQ+ activities should he assume office in the 2024 elections.
He emphasised his commitment to strengthening legislation aimed at curbing the influence and practices of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana.
Speaking to members of the clergy during a gathering in Accra on Tuesday, Mahama expressed concerns over the delayed passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill under the current administration.
President Akufo-Addo has yet to sign the bill, citing ongoing legal challenges at the Supreme Court, which has further stalled its progress.
Mahama firmly stated that his stance on the LGBTQ+ issue is deeply rooted in his personal faith and values, which align with the majority of Ghanaians who oppose the legalisation or normalisation of LGBTQ+ practices in the country.
He assured religious leaders that his government would prioritise this issue and ensure the swift enactment of the anti-LGBTQ+ law once he assumed office.
“My faith doesn’t permit same-sex marriages or relationships, nor does it endorse human-animal relationships or allow people to change their gender as they wish.”
“This is a fundamental belief that I hold, and it is grounded in my faith. I therefore assure you that the promotion of LGBTQ+ will have no place in our schools and communities,” he stated.
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