Rev. Dr. Canon Confidence Worlanyo Bansah, a Ghanaian lecturer, has provided his reasons for calling for the rights and freedoms of people identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) in the country.

According to him, who also doubles as a minister of God, he aims to see everyone's views and opinions respected despite sexual orientation.

He explained that Jesus Christ is an inclusive person, and as a result, all citizens must follow the same.

“It is a ministry for me. As a minister, as a pastor, I believe strongly that Jesus is calling on all of us to create that environment for people to have life and have it to the fullest, and that is the basis and starting point of my advocacy,” he said.

He also warned politicians about the dangerous implications of declaring their stance on LGBTQ as a campaign tool ahead of the 2024 elections.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement under the theme, “Gender Stereotypes and the Protection of All Persons During Ghana’s 2024 General Elections,” on October 24, 2024, at the University of Ghana, Dr. Bansah emphasized the national security risks involved.

“This borders on national security, and Ghanaians should be very mindful of what we are asking for,” Dr. Bansah stated.