According to him, such arguments attempt to “rope African traditional religion into battles it never fought,” stressing that this mischaracterization has significant implications for Africa’s development, spirituality, and social cohesion. “Those who invoke African traditional religious belief system as anti-LGBTQ… are trying to make African traditional religion a mercenary to fight battles which it has never fought. Rev Fr Dr Eshun asserted that prior to colonial rule, there were no laws in the Gold Coast criminalizing same-sex relations. Drawing on Akan traditional philosophy, the lecturer emphasised that African societies historically valued diversity and dialogue rather than exclusion. Speaker Bagbin clears way for Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to return to ParliamentThe Attorney General’s Office submitted its observations on April 7, 2025, which were subsequently forwarded to the bill’s sponsors.

Source: GhanaWeb March 28, 2026 11:02 UTC