Expressing sentiments out of sync with the judgemental mob mentality of his fellow countrymen, PNC flagbearer Edward Mahama turned heads with his comments on homos*xuals Tuesday night.
The four time Presidential candidate spoke on the issue of homos*xuality during the IEA’s encounter with Presidential candidates, and said whilst gay people can be said to be sinning, they had the rights to do what they wanted with their bodies and that they shouldn’t be discriminated against based on their s*xuality.
His words:
As a Christian I think homos*xuality is condemned by the Bible, but I think also as a Christian, Christ said we should love our neighbour as we love ourselves so I love them. I may disagree with them and their lifestyle.
“As you know being a pastor, Paul says that when we commit s*xual sin it’s against our own body first. There are scientific basis which others may disagree with. So basically it is not a very healthy sexual practice.
“And I tell lesbians and gays who come to me that it is not a very healthy s*xual practice. If you enjoy it, do it, but you are taking the risk.
“What I am saying is that, it’s their right to do what they like with their body but I don’t endorse it and I think it’s wrong which is why I educate them. And that’s all I can do because I am not going to think for somebody,”
For most Ghanaians, homos*xuality is a loathsome practice which shouldn’t be practised by anyone. They loathe it so much they would sometimes beat you near death if you’re suspected of being one. Often this outrage is disguised in religious tones – a nice cloak that allows one to hate others whilst still claiming the mantle of righteousness.