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Is LGBT issues taking place at Zongos in Ghana?

LGBTQ 8.jfif Ghana has a mixed record on its treatment of LGBT people

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 Source: Dickson Boadi

The issue of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) in Ghana is on the rise with many cases reported in very traditional conservative communities that are known to be anti LGBT.

Nima as a typical Muslim/Zongo community in Ghana has in recent time expressed shock and outrage at reported cases of gayism and lesbianism with many blaming broken homes, internet pornography and inducement as possible reasons.

On the 9th October 2014, the Youth have meted an instance  Justice by beating to death a young gay-identified as Sammy Adjei, who is known to be gay and responsible for recruiting young guys into the act.

On 24 October 2019, another case of lesbianism involving a married pregnant woman, Hawawu and her female partner called Sadia was reported when they were caught red-handed in the sexual act inside her matrimonial room when the husband is said to have travelled.

The community again in this instance did not spare the culprit of the beatings as such acts are considered sacrilege, haram, and abomination.

The lesbians are said to have either gone into hiding or fled the community. However, chiefs and imams have issued a death warrant against them.

Also, vigilante organizations: Community Youth Against LGBT, is to be formed in the coming weeks to eradicate the community of any suspicious acts and LGBT persons.

Columnist: Dickson Boadi