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22 Jan

I’ll Show Evidence I’m A Woman – Bobrisky Reacts To Trump’s Two Genders Order

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Popular Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has reacted to United States President Donald Trump’s recent order recognizing only two genders—male and female. The policy, part of a series of executive orders signed by Trump on his first day back in office, seeks to establish the recognition of only two genders across all U.S. government policies. The president confirmed this decision during his inaugural address, stating: “As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female.” The move is part of Trump’s wider promises…

22 Jan

Trump Criticizes Sermon Asking Him To Show ‘Mercy’ Toward LGBTQ People, Immigrants

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Following a traditional inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, during which an Episcopal bishop called on President Donald Trump to show "mercy" toward LGBTQ people and immigrants, he told reporters the sermon "wasn't too exciting" and added he "didn't think it was a good service." "What did you think? Did you like it? Did you find it exciting? Not too exciting, was it? I didn't think it was a good service, no," Trump said to reporters. In her sermon, the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde addressed Trump directly from the pulpit. "In the name of our God,…

11 Apr

I Will Always Stand Opposed To The Practice Of LGBTQ- DR. Bawumia Declares Stance

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The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has declared his stance on the activities of LGBTQ. Speaking during the Observation of Eid-prayers in Kumasi on Thursday, the Flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party, emphatically opposed the practice of LGBTQ in Ghana. Stressing that it's important to note that the Ghanaian culture and society norms, frowns on the practice of homosexuality. “Furthermore, as a Muslim, my view on this matter aligns with the position of my religious faith. The Holy Quran is replete with verses frowning on LGBTQ acts, including same-sex marriages. My faith is therefore…

11 Aug

Ghana Could Lose LGBTQ Investors, Other American Businesses – US Ambassador Warns

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Virginia Palmer, the US ambassador to Ghana has celebrated the tolerance of Ghana and Ghanaians cautioning against looming discrimination especially against the LGBTQ community. She said the country was strong and a stable destination for investment largely because of interfaith and interethnic tolerance. Ambassador Palmer, however, cautioned that discrimination against LGBTQ people would send a wrong signal to American investors in general and must be avoided. “Ghana is a very welcoming tolerant society, lots of interreligious, interethnic harmony and that is what makes Ghana strong and stable and attractive for investment. I hope it stays that way with regards to…

29 Mar

LGBTQI: Akufo-Addo Was Being Diplomatic – Bishop Mensah

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A member of the National Executive Council (NEC) of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Bishop Samuel Mensah has said although President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who is Christian was expected to have expressed his disapproval of same-sex marriage on the basis of his religious beliefs, the President was a bit diplomatic in his response to a question on homosexuality during the meeting with the US Vice President Kamala Harris. Bishop Mensah indicated that it was expected that the issue of homosexuality would come up for discussion during the meeting with Madam Kamal Harris. Speaking on the Ghana Tonight Show…