In a significant shift, President John Dramani Mahama has expressed a preference for promoting family values through education, rather than focusing on legislation like the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Speaking at a meeting with the Catholic Bishops Conference, Mahama emphasized the importance of teaching these values to younger generations through the school curriculum, rather than introducing new laws.

“We won’t need a bill to enforce our family values,” Mahama said. “It’s about agreeing on a curriculum that teaches these values to our children as they grow up.”

Although Mahama acknowledged that the LGBTQ+ bill might gain traction with government support, he made it clear that his administration is not prioritizing such a legislative approach. “For the bill to have broader legitimacy and a higher chance of success, it should ideally come with government backing,” he said, but continued to stress that a focus on education would be more effective.

This stance marks a departure from the hardline approach taken by some members of Mahama’s party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and suggests a more measured response to LGBTQ+ issues in Ghana. The President’s remarks indicate a willingness to promote inclusivity and dialogue as the foundation for upholding Ghana’s traditional values.

Source:TheDotNews