Right Reverend Samuel Prosper Dzomeku, the Moderator of the Global Evangelical Church (GEC), has urged the Government of Ghana to take a firm and unambiguous position on matters relating to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly in international settings.
He said that the country must defend its moral and cultural values without fear of losing financial or diplomatic support from development partners.
Delivering the call during the ordination of 15 new Ministers of the Church in Accra on Sunday, Rev. Dzomeku cautioned against what he described as the growing influence of external forces seeking to redefine traditional family systems in Africa.
He noted that while global advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights is gaining momentum, Ghana must remain resolute in upholding its cultural and religious principles.
“As a sovereign nation, we must not sacrifice our beliefs and values for the sake of aid. Ghana’s cultural understanding of marriage, rooted in both religious doctrine and societal norms, recognises the union between a man and a woman. This must remain non-negotiable,” he said.
His comments come in response to recent public criticism following Ghana’s alleged abstention from a United Nations vote on LGBTQ+ issues.
Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted claims of abstention, the GEC Moderator emphasised the importance of transparency and consistency in Ghana’s diplomatic engagements.
He called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to ensure that the nation’s moral position is clearly communicated and defended in multilateral forums, adding that silence or perceived neutrality on such sensitive matters could be misconstrued as endorsement.
Rev. Dzomeku further encouraged Ghanaians, especially those in the diaspora, to be vocal in promoting the country’s cultural values.
“Wherever Ghanaians find themselves, they must not shy away from stating clearly that we do not support same-sex unions. Cultural identity must not be lost in the face of global trends,” he said.
He also underscored the critical role of the Church in defending national values and contributing to public discourse on morality, ethics, and social policy.
According to him, the Christian community, which represents most of the population, must take up the mantle of safeguarding the moral direction of the nation.
“The Church must go beyond the pulpit and actively participate in shaping national consciousness. We have a moral duty to guide both our congregants and our leaders in upholding what is right and consistent with our faith,” Rev. Dzomeku stressed.
While reiterating the Church’s respect for the dignity of all individuals, he maintained that this should not translate into the acceptance of practices that contradict Ghana’s social fabric.
He concluded by calling on government, civil society, and religious organisations to work together in affirming national values while engaging in respectful but firm international diplomacy.
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