Wanluv Finally Opens Up On Gay Status
Prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana and popular musician Wanluv has faced scrutiny regarding his sexuality. Despite being married with three children from multiple women, questions often arise about his sexual orientation.
In response to inquiries about his sexual preferences, Wanvlu clarified to media personality Ohemaa Woyeje that he identifies as heterosexual and finds pleasure in relationships with women.
However, Wanvluv made a controversial statement when discussing the recent bill passed by Ghana’s Parliament to criminalize homosexual activities.
He mentioned that he engages in a sexual position typically associated with male homosexuals, stating that he occasionally takes his wife from behind. This comment added fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
It is important to note that Ghana’s new legislation imposes severe penalties for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or support LGBTQ+ groups. Those found guilty could face imprisonment for up to three years for personal identification and up to five years for establishing or endorsing LGBTQ+ organizations.
The Parliament of Ghana has approved the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, including their promotion, advocacy, and funding.
Ahead of the passage, sponsors of the bill filed a motion for a further consideration stage. The lead sponsor, Samuel Nartey George, proposed amendments to clauses 10 and 11 of the bill, which deal with the editorial policies of media firms, to ensure they align with Article 12 of the 1992 constitution, providing for freedom of the media. These amendments were approved by the House.
However, the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, filed a motion for clause 12 of the bill, which addresses the funding of LGBTQ+ activities, to be subjected to the constitution, but this was negated by the House.
The passage of the bill by Parliament comes after Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, the Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the bill.
Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including dignity, freedom of speech and association, academic freedom, equality, and non-discrimination.
The bill will now require presidential assent to come into force. President Nana Akufo-Addo has not confirmed if he will sign the bill into law.
