Gay rights: We don't need help from Theresa May - Prof Alabi

Aspiring flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Prof. Joshua Alabi has turned down United Kingdom Prime Minister’s Theresa offer to help Ghana remove anti-laws.

According to the academician cum politician, Ghana only needs fair trade, respect and recognition from the United Kingdom but not its’ help to expunge anti-gays laws.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May told President Akufo-Addo and other African leaders attending the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in London last week that it is wrong for homosexuals to be persecuted for their sexual orientation.

She said her country is therefore ready to help African countries to reform their laws to accommodate the interest of homosexuals.

While acknowledging efforts being made by member countries to improve conditions of homosexuals, she noted: “Yet there remains much to do…Nobody should face discrimination and persecution because of who they are or who they love. The UK stands ready to support any Commonwealth nation wanting to reform outdated legislation that makes such discrimination possible”.

But according to the Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), the United Kingdom should show respect for Ghana by respecting even the anti-gay laws.

“We don’t need that help, we don’t need that help. What we need from them is fair trade, respect and recognition If somebody respects you and in his country he does not talked about bringing a law to legalised homosexuality but you are trying to important what’s in your, it doesn’t show respect. We have our values, respect them”.

Prof. Alabi also noted that “We are in different conditions so they should just leave us to operate taking in consideration our values and way of life”