National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Adams says he was gretaly surprised to hear President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s response on homosexuality.
“I least expected Nana Addo to give such a response. I was shocked,” he said in an interview with Akwasi Aboagye on NEAT FM’s morning show dubbed ‘Ghana Montie’.
President Nana Addo has been condemned by what many described as a ‘not too-straight forward’ answer on Ghana’s stance on homosexuality.
The president, who spoke to Aljazeera’s Jane Dutton said, the country's culture and tradition for now will not permit the legal support of homosexuality, but was quick to add that if public opinion changes, the law may just be amended.
He alluded to his earlier stay in England, which, in the past, frowned upon homosexuality but later succumbed to pressure from LGBT lobbyists to amend their laws to accommodate same-sex relationship.
"....this is the socio-cultural issue if you like…I don’t believe that in Ghana, so far, a sufficiently strong coalition has emerged which is having that impact on public opinion that will say: ‘Change it [the law], let’s then have a new paradigm in Ghana.
"I grew up in England; I went to school as a young boy in England and I grew up at a time in England when homosexuality was banned there, it was illegal and I lived in the period when British politicians thought it was anathema to think about changing the law and suddenly the activities of individuals, of groups, a certain awareness, a certain development grew and grew and grew stronger and it forced a change in law.
"I believe those are the same processes that will bring about changes in our situation.
"At the moment, I don’t feel and I don’t see that in Ghana, there is that strong current of opinion that will say: ‘This is something that we need even deal with’. It’s not, so far, a matter which is on the agenda," he added.
But the NDC National Organiser is wondering why the president failed to boldly state the country's position as well as his personal view on the matter in the interview.
He however stressed that “Ghana is not ready and will never be ready for homosexual acts. It’s a criminal offense here so the president should have stated that clearly. Previous leaders stated clearly they are not for this legalization of homosexual act, what prevented President Nana Addo from doing same?”
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WHY WOUDN'T KOFI ADAMS BE SHOCKED AT YOUR AGE YOU CAN'T THINK THROUGH THE LINES. NANA ADDO'S ANSWER WAS APT,CLASSIC AND TO THE POINT, THERE'S NO NEED TO STATE HIS VIEW OR THE COUNTRY'S POSITION BECAUSE GHANAIANS ARE NOT A.NIMALS BUT HUMANS TO KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR US.OUR PRESIDENT AND ALL GHANAIAN MEN KNOWS HOW SWEET VARGINA ABD REPRODUCTION IS AND SO NO NEED STATE ANY POSITION.KOFI ADAMS DON'T SHOCKED AND THINK OPEN AND OUTSIDE THE BOX
kofi adams went to school. hmmm, shame. did he listen very well before opening his mouth to talk. Ghanaians and over learning and over everything. we know pass everyone. sometimes when you dislike someone so much you do not even wait to understand anything he said. it is a pity really. narrow minded and shallow minded kofi adam.
I hear mr. Kofi Adams was sacked from cape bars because of penetrating boys from the back. He’s also talking oo. It’s an interesting world
Becos you couldn't understand the English he spoke. Go learn further.
well i wasn't impressed with Nana's answer to be sincere. I am not impressed bcos I dont quiet understand what he is trying to say. for saying it is bound to happen got me confused bcos we dont want it to happen never. not in this generation or any future generation. i know he is talking from the perceptive that certain changes in the society can lead to that happening in the future. but he forgot that the future depends heavily on today. what we do or say today will determine what we will see in the future. just tell these ple that it will NEVER happen in our country and stop beating about the ***barred word***. this is where i missed Mills (may his soul rest in peace). Mahama could never say anything about this issue bcos he doesnt want to be on the wrong. Now you see the same ple who defended mahama for not declaring the countries stand on this issue are the same ple coming for you. For this one paa di3 I am disappointed in Nana as well. Anyway, what is my business sef, our LORD is watching and will be the judge. U can tag me an ndc person but I reject that tag with the blood of Jesus. I can never support that evil party but that will not prevent me from criticizing the govt I support. Bcos now I have a huge task on how to explain this to our opponents.
Look at who is shocked. I rest my comments. All these have been in government before. Lol
This confirms Dr. Bawumia's assertion that NDC people are averse to reading and understanding simple Queen's English. I think they should take advantage of Nana Addo's Free SHS.