Groups such as the World Congress of Families or CitizenGO have been fueling homophobia for years in Ghana. Parliament approved a law in February that criminalizes homosexuality.
The strategy involves persuading the local population that they are the guardians of religious orthodoxy. The theme of the congress summed up this idea: The African family and sustainable development: strong families, strong nations. It was a milestone in the quest to institutionalize anti-gay sentiment in Ghana, writes Thee Michael Clement, an activist.