News
LGBTQI: Ghana’s family value system under threat – Chief Imam tells Nana Addo
Published
3 years agoon
By
Vida Essel-LampteyThe National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on government to make clear the country’s position on the issue of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) persons in the country.
Reports are rife the LGBTI movement is making inroads in Ghana, having opened a newly acquired community space in Accra.
“Going strictly by the Quranic teachings and the traditions of the holy prophet Mohammed (S.A.W) regarding the non-negotiable prohibition of same sex, the Muslim community in Ghana remains resolutely opposed to any attempt to legalise homosexuality as a way of life,” the Chief Imam indicated in a statement issued on Tuesday, February 23.
He indicated that Islam “stands vehemently opposed to homosexual inclinations because it constitutes a dangerous threat to the existence and sanctity of human family values”.
The statement signed by Sheikh Sharubutu’s Spokesperson, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, said the mindset of LGBTQI emanates from “Godless, secular, humanistic worldview in which God has no place in the equation”.
“It is therefore contradictory to our national religious worldview as a nation.”
The Chief Imam called on the government to, as a matter of urgency, ensure the immediate closure of the LGBTQI community space.
He also called for an immediate review of the law that criminalises homosexuality in order to make it comprehensive and all-encompassing.
“Finally, we call on all citizens to engage in serious prayers for God’s interventions to free the proponents of LGBTQI from their sinful and deviant world view.
Source: 3news.com
You may like
-
Mahama leads NDC to mourn with Kufuor over wife’s passing
-
Former First Lady of Ghana Theresa Kufuor reported dead
-
The most powerful tool for change is the right to vote – Mahama
-
PFJ was a mere state resource looting platform – Minority
-
ECOWAS is desecrating Ghana
-
Prof Gyampo elected President of UTAG, University of Ghana branch
Mahama leads NDC to mourn with Kufuor over wife’s passing
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, October 4 led a delegation from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to visit...
Former First Lady of Ghana Theresa Kufuor reported dead
The former First Lady of Ghana and wife of Ghana’s former President, John Agyekum Kufour, Mrs Theresa Kufuor has been...
The most powerful tool for change is the right to vote – Mahama
The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is rallying Ghanaains who have grown disillusioned with...
PFJ was a mere state resource looting platform – Minority
The Minority has descended heavily on the Akufo-Addo-led government for launching a second phase of the flagship Planting for Food...
ECOWAS is desecrating Ghana
The Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Abraham Amaliba has said the Economy Community of...
Prof Gyampo elected President of UTAG, University of Ghana branch
A Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana (Legon), Prof Ransford Gyampo have been elected...