He emphasised the supremacy of Ghana's constitution, which does not align with laws from other jurisdictions. The court's stance reflects its commitment to uphold Ghana's laws and cultural values, rejecting any influence that contradicts its legal framework. This statement highlights ongoing tensions between global human rights advocacy and national legal systems regarding LGBTQ+ rights. He said the Constitution of Ghana is "supreme and not subservient to the constitutions and laws of other nations and jurisdictions." Yonny Kulendi made this known at a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, which unanimously dismissed a writ filed by a law lecturer on the constitutionality or otherwise of the constitutional provisions that criminalised homosexuality. LGBTQ rainbow flag Elizabeth Winterbourne / Shutterstock The Supreme Court on July 24, 2024, affirmed that provisions in the Constitution that incriminate homosexuality or unnatural carnal knowledge (anal sex) are lawful.