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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been commended for his tough stance against the practice of homosexuality in Ghana.

Speaking at the observation of Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in Kumasi on Thursday, Dr. Bawumia said he's opposed to the LGBTQ+ community and their activities, stressing his Islamic faith as well as Christian faith and Ghanaian norms frown on it.

Responding to the issue at Jummah Prayers at the National mosque on today, April 12, the Imam who led the prayers, Imam Ustaz Muaz Ibn. Imam Abass was excited about the position of Dr. Bawumia and his public declaration on the issue.

"Yesterday, Dr. Bawumia spoke about the practice of homosexuality and he declared his stance against it. Muslims are happy with what Vice President Bawumia said because it reflects our teaching", the Imam said in the presence of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.

Below is Bawumia's full speech:

First of all, it is important to note that our cultural and societal norms and values as Ghanaians 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 very strictly against the practice of homosexuality, no “ifs” or “buts”. No shades of grey.

Therefore, I personally cannot support that which my religion, and indeed, all the major religions in Ghana clearly and unequivocably forbid. All the major religious traditions in Ghana (Christianity and Islam) are opposed to this practice and I stand opposed to it now and I will stand opposed to it as President, Insha Allah.