Bawumia commended for his comment on LGBTQI

Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu has lauded Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for taking a firm stance against the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

He says both the Islamic and Christian communities oppose the practice of LGBTQ+. Therefore, he is excited that someone in a position of leadership had taken a clear stance on the issue.

“The fact that we have not heard from him [Dr. Bawumia] for some time was a matter of trepidation for us,” he said, adding, “We’ve been waiting for [it] with anxiety.”

“I must say, as a Muslim, I am happy that finally he has stated his position on this matter in an unequivocal manner,” said Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu in an interview with RGG news.

Parliament unanimously passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024, which is commonly referred to as an anti-LGBTQ+ bill, but has yet to be assented into law.

The bill criminalises anti-LGBTQ+ activities with a minimum of three months and a maximum of 10 years for individuals found guilty of LGBTQ+ practices prohibited under the law.