The National House of Chiefs has described as evil and an abomination to the cultural values of Ghana the LGBTQ+ discourse and activities that gained attention in the country.
The President of the House, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, said the act is alien to the cultural values and traditions of Ghana since God created man and woman to occupy the earth and procreate, and for that reason, they will not entertain it.
Speaking at the General Meeting of the National House Chiefs on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Kumasi, he said there is only male and female gender and no other gender, adding that “the Christian holy book, the Bible, Muslims’ Qur’an, and our traditions and customs affirm this fact.”
Ogyeahoho, who doubles as the Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Anhwiaso traditional area, therefore called on Ghanaians to support the chiefs to uphold the decency and sacredness of the nation’s culture, values, and traditions.
For his part, the Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, who paid a working visit to the House, also added that LQBTQ+ is alien to Ghana and he also opposes it.
He said the Ministry will do everything to protect the nation’s traditions and make sure that the nation does not buy into any alien traditions.
