Marriage is between man and woman – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to traditional family values, stating that marriage is between a man and a woman and that a person’s gender is determined at birth.

Speaking to leaders of the Christian Council of Ghana during their courtesy visit to the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, November 18, President Mahama emphasised that the family remains the foundation of the nation.

“If you want the position of my government, marriage is between a man and a woman. A person’s gender is determined at birth. And then also that the family is a foundation of our nation. That is our position. So there are no questions or equivocations about what we believe,” he said, noting that his views align closely with those of the Christian Council.

“I believe that we are completely aligned with the Christian Council in terms of your belief,” he added.

The President also expressed support for the Speaker of Parliament’s recommendation to relist the anti-LGBTQ+ bill before the House for debate. He said that this would allow Parliament to consider any amendments or clarifications needed before it is passed into law.

“If the Parliament of the people of Ghana endorses the bill, votes on it, and it comes to me as President, I will sign it,” Mahama stated.