Reverend John Ntim Fordjour a Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has summoned MPs to take a stand against any effort to legalize homosexuality in Ghana.
His statements follow support from a group of eight Ghanaians in Canada who have appealed to the Canadian government to put pressure on Ghana to legalize homosexuality.
On Wednesday, the Assin South MP addressed the press in Parliament and urged the country to stick to its position not to legalize homosexuality regardless of international pressure.
“…Without prejudice to the position of the Parliament of Ghana, Government of Ghana, any religious body or political party on the subject of homosexuality, lesbianism and bestiality, premised on my deepest convictions and principles as a Christian, Reverend Minister and a proud advocate of Jesus Christ and legislator, Member of Parliament for Assin South constituency, I hereby openly, and unequivocally declare my firm position against the views of the members of an advocacy group who on Thursday, August 17, 2017 sought to canvass support from certain powerful persons in institutions in Canada to put pressure on Ghana to decriminalize homosexuality.”
Mr. Fordjour who is also the Chairman of Ghana-Canada Parliamentary Friendship Association described the acts by the eight Ghanaians as a “demonic agenda, “He also said such deeds defile the traditions and customs of the country.
He further stated; “It is worth stating that the constitution of Ghana makes adequate provision which debar homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality and such acts that defile the core tenets of our beliefs, values, customs and traditions as a people,” The issue over Ghana’s legalization of homosexuality continues to be an incessant debate in the country.
Whereas some human rights activists call for its legalization, others argue against it.
Source:citifmonline.com
