The Christian Council and the Catholic Bishops have hailed the Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye for his tough against homosexuality.

In a joint communique, the Christian Council and the Catholic Bishops said same sex unions are unacceptable unions that God frowns upon and must never be recognised in Ghana.

The Christian Council of Ghana and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ghana further warned the government not to allow itself to be cowed or pressured by gay lobbyists to legalize   homosexuality in the country.

“We commend the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Honourable Prof. Mike Ocquaye for his stance against the legalization of LGBT rights in Ghana. We call on Government never to be cowed down nor succumb to the pressure to legalize such rights.”

“Our cultural values uphold the family system as an integral part of the survival of communities and the nation at large. Therefore, we shall not and cannot accept the orientation towards same sex unions and relationships as a fundamental human right.

“We, the members of the Christian Council of Ghana and the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, state that we shall resist any attempt, either latent or manifest, by any individual, Political Party, Civil Society, Human Rights’ Activist or Government to legalize LGBT rights in Ghana.

“We are however willing and available to provide the needed pastoral care and support to persons with LGBT tendencies in a non-condemning manner. We pledge to treat such persons with unconditional positive regard at all times.”