General News of Wednesday, 6 June 2018Source: Graphic.com.gh3-day prayer crusade against same sex marriage scheduled for June 30Same-sex relations are illegal in 36 Commonwealth member statesThe Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) is set to embark on a nationwide prayer crusade against same-sex marriage in Ghana. The crusade is scheduled between June 30 and July 2, 2018. According to the General Secretary of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, Rev Emmanuel T. Barrigah, the three-day crusade is to raise people’s consciousness on the grave social choices of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights in Ghana. He stated, however, that, although they will show love to gays and lesbians, they won't support its legalization. Same-sex relations are illegal in 36 Commonwealth member states, including nine that have a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Source: GhanaWeb June 06, 2018 09:56 UTC