Following the introduction of a devastating new law in Uganda that outright bans queer identities, Kamala Harris spoke out in Ghana in support of LGBTQ+ people in Africa.
Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, has slammed US Vice President Kamala Harris for advocating LGBTQ+ practice in Ghana.
He stated that her remarks on the subject devalued the people and the country.
Following the introduction of a devastating new law in Uganda that outright bans queer identities, Kamala Harris spoke out in Ghana in support of LGBTQ+ people in Africa.
During a press conference on Monday (27 March), the 49th Vice President of the United States stated her position unequivocally.
Standing alongside Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo, Harris stated her “strong commitment” to the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa.
“I will also say that this is an issue that we and I regard as a human rights issue, and that will not change,” she added.
The speaker, on the other hand, slammed Kamara Harris, calling her remarks undemocratic.
It should not be tolerated, he believes.
“I was so happy when I read that Pope Francis directed that no Reverend father should celebrate over gay or lesbian marriage,” he said, adding, “Yes, Rome has spoken and the matter is over, so committee members who will refer to the bill, we want the report.”
“Do not be intimidated by anyone. This statement was made while I was a member of the European ACP Parliament in Brussels. Now we have two of our members in, who happen to be leading our committee constitutional legal colloquial affairs, who are handling the bill, and we haven’t heard anything since we referred it to them.”
“That is creation, and that is the spice of life. How come we are using that to divide ourselves?” he continued. “We need to legislate. Our friends, yes, passed their law in Uganda. We did not go the way they did because our constitution is clear as to the direction we should move, and we will be guided by that.”
“Because any law that violates the constitution is unconstitutional.” So that is what we must do. So, what are you afraid of when you have the entire community behind you? Who can stand against you if God is on your side? And if God says, “Please go into the wilderness, multiply, and fill the world,” that is God’s command to you.
“If someone says, ‘Please don’t multiply,’ how can that person be strong?” I don’t just say this in Ghana; I said it at the last IPU meeting we attended in Barry, and everyone who listened to my speech was silent on the subject, probably because it’s a Muslim country, and they applauded me.
“If it’s elsewhere, they’ll be asking questions, just like the vice president did yesterday.” This should not be tolerated; it is undemocratic. What exactly is democracy? That someone else will have to tell me what is good and bad is unprecedented. We’ve decided to devalue ourselves by going begging.
“Come on! We have more than enough. God has created more than enough for everyone; it’s just that you’re looking at someone else’s share, not yours. The bill will be passed.”
“That is why, as representatives of the people, we finalize the law, which is part of policy, and then the executives have the authority to implement, to execute it.” Let’s be clear about this. “Once this bill is before us, he is no longer in charge; I am,” the statement continued.
