Even though LGBTQ is prominent in my area, I am against it – Vanderpuye
More of Ghana’s legislators continue to express their views on the Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and related activities (LGBTQI+). The latest Member of Parliament to throw his weight behind the anti-LGBTQ+ bill is the MP for Odododiodio, Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
According to Mr Vandepuye, he is right to oppose the bill, owing to the fact that Ghana’s norms and traditions do not condone LGBTQ+ activities.
“I support it 100%. A lot of my constituents support it although that behaviour is pervasive in my area. I have been chosen as the leader of my people so anything that is an affront to the norms and traditions of my people, I will talk about it.”
“My interest is not just because I want people arrested. My interest is to stop this negative and antiquated behaviour. I do not know which Ghanaian culture is LGBTQ. It is an attitude people pick up. I do not know where they pick it up from because it is not part of our culture. I am saying you can do that in your bedroom, but we will not allow that into our society” the legislator said.
By: Stella Annan | myactiveonline.com Twitter @activetvgh
