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Respect Ghana's Position On LGBTQI+ Issues, Says Mahama

President John Mahama has said the nation's policies are rooted in its legal traditions, cultural values, and societal consensus. While acknowledging the global complexity of the issue, Mahama said his commitment is to the rule of law.

"I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution. The people's representatives will deliberate on the bill, and once passed, it will reach the presidency," Mahams said, stressing that the Constitution provides clear pathways for how the issue must be handled.

His remarks follow reports that Lincoln University in the U.S. rescinded an honorary degree offer to Mahama due to his position on the matter. The development also coincides with the Ghanaian Parliament's formal receipt of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on February 17, a legislative journey that began in 2021. 

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Ghana President John Dramani Mahama (file photo)

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