Feature Article of Tuesday, 8 May 2018Columnist: Solomon AmoatengSame-sex marriage in Ghana: A situational approachSame-sex marriage is illegal in GhanaThe debate for the recognition of same-sex marriage in Ghana has mainly focused on whether the country should or should not recognize such relationships. For example, will a same-sex marriage that had been celebrated in Canada be recognized in Ghana? Let us consider the following scenario: A, a Ghanaian domiciled in Ghana enters into a same-sex marriage in Canada with B, a Canadian domiciled. Thus, the subsistence of a valid marriage constitutes a valid impediment against any of the parties’ to contract another marriage. In this case A, can argue that the same-sex marriage was not regarded as marriage in Ghana, and that he was, therefore, legally, a single person.

Source: GhanaWeb May 07, 2018 23:48 UTC