Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana Disappointed in Turkson

By: Wendy Ashalley

Accra, Ghana – Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana, a collective of Ghanaian journalists committed to upholding the country’s values and culture, has expressed deep disappointment in Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson’s recent remarks regarding the LGBTQIA+ community.

In an interview with the BBC’s Talk Hard, Cardinal Turkson stated that it is “unfair” to impose the legalization of LGBTQIA+ practices on any country. He further emphasized that criminalizing these practices is insensitive, asserting that “LGBT and gay people may not be criminalized because they’ve committed no crime.”

While respecting Cardinal Turkson’s right to express his opinion, Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana firmly believes that his stance undermines the values and culture of Ghana. The collective finds it disheartening to witness a highly revered figure advocating against the preservation of the country’s traditional family values.

As a collective of Ghanaian journalists, they stand firmly by their country’s cultural heritage and reject any attempt to impose foreign ideologies that contradict deeply rooted beliefs. They firmly believe that someone born and raised in Nsuta-Wassaw, Ghana, possesses a profound understanding of the culture, values, and traditions, far superior to those residing in the Vatican or other Western nations.

Furthermore, as a Catholic Cardinal, it is essential to acknowledge that homosexuality is deemed a detestable act according to Leviticus 20:13, which states, “If a man lies [intimately] with a male as if he were a woman, both men have committed a detestable (perverse, unnatural) act; they shall most certainly be put to death; their blood is on them.”

Journalists Against LGBTQ Ghana calls upon all privileged Ghanaians living abroad and occupying influential positions to remember and respect their cultural heritage. They emphasize the importance of upholding traditions and protecting the values that have shaped Ghanaian society for centuries.

The collective urges Cardinal Turkson to reconsider his position and align his stance with the preservation of Ghanaian culture and family values. They stand united in their commitment to safeguarding the nation’s heritage and promoting a society that upholds the principles and traditions held dear by Ghanaians.