The government of Ghana has clarified that it has no intention to legalize same-sex relationships in the country.

According to Information Minister Mustapha Hamid, homosexuality in Ghana is unacceptable because there is no “cultural orientation” that supports it in Ghana.

Although he admitted a society’s culture could change to reflect modern times, he said same-sex relationship cannot be legalized at the moment.

This clarification follow the controversy surrounding the president’s latest comments on homosexuality.

President Nana Akufo-Addo said on Aljazeera that legalization of homosexuality is bound to happen in Ghana if public opinion for it legalization grows stronger.

“At the moment, I don’t feel, I don’t see that in Ghana there is that strong current of opinion that is saying this is something we need to deal with. It is not so far a matter that is on the agenda,”he said.

Pressure groups, religious organizations and political opponents have taken issues with the president over his comments.