The 15 Regional Chief Imams of the Ahlu- Sunah Wal Jamaa (ASWAJ) in Ghana, are appealing to the President of the Nana Akufo-Addo to sign the anti-LGBTQ bill to law.
A press statement read on behalf of all the 15 Regional Imams by the Deputy National Secretary of the Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa Sheikh Abubakar Sidik Abdul-Rahman said; “all the Regional Imams of Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa support the passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Value bill by Ghana’s parliament”.
The Ahlu- Sunah Wal Jamaa’s 2024 Conference was held at Bole in the Savannah Region on the 2nd of March 2024.
Sheikh Abubakar Sidik Abdul-Rahman added that; “the bill represents the significant step in upholding traditional family values and preserving the moral fabric of our society”.
He again said that the 15 Regional Imams of Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa are appealing to the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufu Addo to sign the anti-LGBTQ bill to law”.
The 15 Regional Imams of Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa further commended the Parliament of Ghana for it’s commitment to protecting the sanctity of marriage and promoting wholesome family values.
It added that the Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa strongly believe the passage of the bill, aligns with their organisational core principles and values cherished by the Ghanaian community and that they advocate for the rights of all individuals to live in accordance with their religious and cultural beliefs
He stated; “The 15 Regional Imams of Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa supports the passage of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Value Bill by Ghana’s Parliament.
Sheikh Abubakar Sidik Abdul-Rahman, Deputy National Secretary of the Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa stated that “the 15 Regional Imams of the Ahlussunah Wal Jamaa stands in full support of the Proper Human Sexual Right and Family Value Bill popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill, which was recently passed by Ghana’s Parliament on Wednesday February 28th, 2024”.
He said this bill represents a significant step in upholding traditional family value and preserving the moral fabric of our society.
Sheikh Abubakar Sidik Abdul-Rahman also said the Regional Imams of Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa strongly believe that the passage of the Bill aligns with our organizational core principles and the values cherished by the Ghanaian community.
He said the Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa advocates for the rights of all individuals to leave in accordance with their religious and cultural beliefs, while also upholding the fundamental principles of morality and decency.
“In light of this, the 15 regional Imams of Ahlu- Sunnah Wal Jamaa appeals to the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assent to the Bill without delay by signing the bill into law”; he said.
He further said H.E. President Nana Akufo-Addo would reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to safeguard and the traditional family structure and preserving our cultural heritage.
Sheikh Abubakar Sidik Abdul-Rahman also said; “The 15 Regional Imams of Ahlussunah Wal Jamaa also congratulates the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Bagbin, and his deputies and the entire Members of Parliament (MP’s) for their leadership and dedication in seeing through the passage of this important thing.
Sheikh Abubakar Sidik Abdul-Rahman
He said the Ahlu- Sunah Wal Jamaa in Ghana remains steadfast in it’s support of any law aims at protecting the moral and social well-being of our society.
He said; “the Ahlussunah Wal JamaaAhlu- Sunah Wal Jamaa urge all Ghanaians to join them in advocating for the preservation of family values and promotion of a wholesome society”.
Source: nkilgifmonline.com
