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Information Minister-designate Kojo Oppong Nkrumah proposes legislation against the promotion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer intersex (LGBTQI) activities.
According to him, given the current advocacy around the legalization of homosexuality in the country, the country should consider passing a law on this subject.
He told Parliament’s appointments committee during its audit Thursday that a law will attack his promotion because the practice itself is culturally unacceptable and goes against section 104 of the Criminal Code. from 1960.
His comments follow the stir of LGBTQI controversy in the country after the European Union (EU) participated in the opening of new offices for members of the group.
The EU reiterated its support for similar organizations in the country.
Several CSOs have criticized the EU, advising it to let Ghana make the rules about what its culture should be.
Commenting on the matter during his consideration, the Minister-designate of Information stressed that this practice is alien to Ghanaian customs and tradition and that is the reason why laws must be adopted to deal with those who advocate and promote its practice in the country.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah, who is also a Member of Parliament for Ofase Ayirebi, said: “Customary law disapproves of LGBT activities.
“People say that despite the penal code on the general position of customary law, it’s just a simple expression, they just plead it.
“But if you ask me about the law and the context, I will say that is when someone like me will argue that we should then be able to consider legislation in the interests of morality.” public that will not be unconstitutional, but now we will say that you cannot defend and promote LGBT activities in this country. “
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