Reverend Lawrence Tetteh has voiced his opinion on LGBTQ+ matters, referring to it as “nonsense” asserting that it cannot be embraced in certain parts of the world.
Speaking on GTV, the renowned clergyman, known for his candid expressions, particularly highlighted that LGBTQ+ issues would face strong opposition in countries like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Addressing the controversial topic, Rev. Tetteh questioned whether the introduction of LGBTQ+ initiatives is justified solely based on poverty considerations.
He strongly emphasized that cultural, religious, and traditional values in various societies, including Ghana, do not align with the acceptance of homosexuality.
“This is nonsense cannot be taken to Kuwait, cannot be taken to Saudi Arabia. It cannot be taken to certain parts of the world. Does it mean that because of poverty any junk should be placed on us? Homosexuality, our cultural value doesn’t accept it, our religious values doesn’t accept it and traditional norms do not accept it,” he added.
On Wednesday, February, 28 2024, parliament approved an On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Parliament approved an amendment to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, introducing penalties, including up to six months of custodial sentence for those found guilty of aiding, facilitating, encouraging, or promoting LGBTQ activities.
Meanwhile, president Akufo-Addo is yet to assent to the anti-gay bill passed by parliament.
President Akufo-Addo has rejected three bills passed by the House last year, citing their status as private members’ bills and their impact on the Consolidated Fund.
Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has communicated Parliament’s readiness to override President Akufo-Addo’s potential veto of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Dr Ato Forson emphasized Parliament’s dedication to fulfilling its duties regardless of any unconstitutional actions taken by President Akufo-Addo.
The LGBTQ+ is truly against our values and norms in society. Poverty should not dive us into something against our values.
It is against the commandment of God. Humans are to be multiplied as the shores of the sea not reducing humans on earth.
It has individual effects. Both the gays and lesbians.
Hello sir, pls is Ghana really poor? I don’t think so. Ghana is rich, pls don’t we remember what the president said in 2016, ye te sika tso meaning the nation and the populace are sitting on money which literally means the land is full of rich resources like, gold, bauxite, manganese, diamond etc. we have the sea producing oil and power so Ghana is never poor just that we have senselss and criminals as leaders destroying Ghana.