LGBTQ+ Archives - Wontumi Online

11 Apr

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

Wontumi2Featured, NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia, LGBTQ+

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

Wontumi2NewsLGBTQ+, Virginia Palmer

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…

10 Jul

LGBTQ+: John Mahama Is Not ‘Gay’, But . . . – Dr. Okoe Boye

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsLGBTQ+, mahama, NDC, Oko Boye, Parliament

Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority, (NHIA) has defended former President John Dramani Mahama against claims that he is in favor of the LGBTQ+ community. During the former President's regime, there were lots of criticisms against him, particularly, when it was reported that he was associated with a gay lobbyist named Andrew Solomon. Adding his voice to calls for the passing of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law to prohibit homosexual practices in Ghana, Dr. Okoe Boye opened up on his position on former President John Mahama's alleged allegiance to the homosexual…

18 Oct

Where Are Records To Show Mahama’s Position On LGBTQ+ – NPP Man

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsLGBTQ+, NPP

A member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) communications team, is demanding public records to prove former President John Mahama has spoken publicly on the issues of LGBTQ+. According to the NPP man, unlike the late former President John Evans Atta Mills and current President Akufo-Addo who have publicly made it clearer that their administration would not support activities of LGBTQ+, there is no public record to show John Mahama’s stance. https://youtu.be/3fykEesvf2c He challenged Mr. Mahama to share videos of his stance on the raging issue and cautioned that his continuous silence on the matter makes it appear he supports the LGBTQ+…

26 Jul

Sam George’s Fight Against LGBTQ+ Is Unnecessary And A Burden On Gov’t- Agyenim Boateng

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsLGBTQ+, President Akufo-Addo, Sam George

Sam George’s personal fight against the LGBTQ+ community is rather doing the government of President Akufo-Addo more harm than good, Mr. Daniel Agyenim Boateng has warned. The avid member of the New Patriotic Party, has called for members of his party to disassociate themselves from the fight since it is rather placing an unnecessary burden on government when there were pressing issues to be tackled. Speaking on Wontumi TV which was monitored by Wontumionline.com, Mr. Agyenim Boateng noted that he personally feels sad for the NPP MP for Assin South, Hon. John Ntim Fordjour for joining Sam George in the open fight against the LGBTQ+…