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He made this comment when he appeared before Parliament\u2019s Appointment Committee on Monday for vetting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Asamoah Boateng\u2019s comment was in response to Awutu Senya West MP, Gizella Tetteh\u2019s question about his view on the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ghana,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the last few years, the issue has been a hot topic in Ghana with a bill \u2013 anti-LGBTQI currently before Parliament to criminalise the activities of the LGBTQ+ community in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Touching on what his legacy would be when given the nod as the sector minister since he has two years to be in office, Mr Asamoah Boateng noted that he would fight for the Ministry to assume its rightful position as custodians of tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further stated that he would ensure that \u201cour traditional authorities are lifted higher to the dignified and noble status.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur Christian and Moslem leadership must be given the necessary support so they can get congregation to understand that we are one nation which is a sovereign state \u2026 so my role is to make sure that we all work together on this aspect and not bring trouble. In the case of conflict, we will manage it and jaw jaw,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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