Recently, Ghana has adopted an anti-LGBT political stance, passing a bill making it illegal to openly identify as gay, as reported by BLACK ENTERPRISE.
Ghanaian Pastor Sonnie Badu expressed concerns about gospel music and children’s programming promoting an “agenda,” claiming that a significant number of gospel musicians are involved in LGBT activities.
Badu cited a lack of data but asserted that 78% of gospel musicians and pastors in America are gay or involved in LGBT activities. He also warned about the spread of the LGBT+ agenda globally, including in Ghana.
Despite the bill’s passage, President Nana Afuko-Addo has postponed signing it into law pending a Supreme Court decision following challenges from human rights groups.
The potential economic consequences of the bill’s passage are significant, with estimates suggesting Ghana could lose billions in international aid.
Badu also linked the rise in HIV/AIDS cases in Ghana to events like the Year of Return, which attracts people engaging in sexual activities.
However, Ghana’s HIV prevalence rate, as of 2023, stands at 1.8%, lower than the African average.
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin previously issued a public apology to the LGBTQ+ community in 2015 on behalf of his peers, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and compassion in the church.
He emphasized that the Bible does not condone discrimination against gay individuals and called for embracing the message of salvation for all, regardless of sexuality.
