Let the law take its course in dealing with LGBTQI – IGP issues to officers, Ghanaians

Inspector General of Police (IGP) James Oppong Boanuh said lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) activity remains illegitimate in Ghana.

Accordingly, the police, as a law enforcement officer, would continue to enforce Ghana’s laws on these matters.

Mr. Boanuh argues that until the constitution recognizes LGBTQI people, his dress will not condone the activities of LGBTQI people in the country.

The police chief gave a warning when a 100-seat conference room for the police was put into operation in Cape Coast in the central region.

“Currently there are LGBT laws in Ghana. We, the police, will enforce the law regarding the limits of the laws. Therefore, as long as these laws remain in our statutes, we will apply them. If the Ghanaian people otherwise decide to legitimize it and is taken off our books, we agree with that. But until that is done, we will ensure that the laws are obeyed, ”he said.

The recent opening and subsequent closure of an LGBTQI office in Ashongman in Accra has generated public conversations.

While some say the practice, when permitted, will serve interests that are odious to the culture and values ​​of the Ghanaian people, others have insisted that LGBTQI rights must be protected like no other. who else.

Many religious bodies, parliamentarians, appointed ministers, human rights defenders, supporters of the movement and other relevant stakeholders, in particular, have all embarked on the debate on the legalization or criminalization of homosexuality in Ghana.

But the IGP advised that during that time people should not take the laws of the land for granted because the police would spare no one who flouts the law by saying “let’s not take the laws in hand.”

“All I’m saying is we shouldn’t take the laws into our own hands. Whatever happens, we should let the security agencies use the applicable laws to deal with the situation, ”he added.