Akufo-Addo never meant his homosexuality comments - Methodist Bishop

According to the Superintendent Minister of Methodist Church Ghana, Dzowulu Diocese, Bishop Stephen Ayensu Bosomtwe, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo does not mean his words on the legalization of homosexuality in Ghana.

“I know the President, no way will he legalize homosexuality in Ghana”, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) sympathizer spoke on Kumasi-based Nhyira FM’s ‘Kroyemunsem’

“The President is a renowned lawyer and he stated his position based on the law”, the outspoken clergyman pointed out to host Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin.

“People should not misconstrue his interview to mean he is for gay….I know him as a strong Christian who will never support homosexuality”, he added.

Pressure is mounting on President Akufo-Addo following an indication given the country’s position on homosexuality act could change if there is strong advocacy.

General Secretary of Christian Council, Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni Frimpong fears that if pressure is piled on government by advocates of homosexuality, it may cause a change in the law and the legalisation of homosexuality.

“Maybe I didn’t hear him well, so somebody should come and explain to us exactly the policy direction of this government as far as same sex marriage is concerned,” he demands.

“In public policy they say that what governments do or decide not to do are all policies so if we hear that one day if somebody can put pressure on Ghana we may change”, he said.

Speaking to Aljazeera’s Jane Dutton the President Akufo-Addo said the country’s culture and tradition for now does not allow the legalisation of homosexuality but was quick to add that if public opinion changes, the law may just be amended.

“This is a social, cultural issue, I don’t believe that in Ghana so far, a sufficiently strong coalition has emerged which is having that impact on public opinion that will say ‘change it, let’s now have a new paradigm in Ghana.’