Ghanaians urged to rise against the upsurge of homosexuality and lesbianism

05-07-2011 Wake up call to rise against moral decadence

The Bishop Coadjutor of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, Very Rev, Jacob Kofi Ayeebo has added his voice to the growing condemnation of homosexuality and lesbianism among the Ghanaian society. In an interview with Radio at Bolgatanga, Rev Ayeebo who is also a Council of State member for the Upper East said the upsurge of homosexuality and lesbianism among the youth in particular, has become a genuine concern to all and cannot be justified and accepted by society. The youth, Rev. Ayeebo, pointed out constitute the nation’s entire workforce and that efforts must be made to protect their, physical individual and moral rights. According to him, the Ghanaian society is already confronted with numerous challenges as a result of moral decadence, emphasizing the need for all and sundry to come out and rise against the menace before it gets out of hand. He also called on the collaboration of stakeholders including traditional authorities and churches to help stem the current trend, which, he added, is gradually gaining root in society. Rev. Ayeebo, moreover cautioned the youth against promiscuous lifestyles since the practice impacts negatively on their lives as individuals. He indicated that practices such as homosexuality and lesbianism were alien cultures and should not be condoned in any way but rather must be condemned to maintain the country’s image as one of the religious and most respected countries worldwide. He however called for attitudinal change to fight the canker
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