The Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress, accusing them of misleading Ghanaians over their previous position on criminalising LGBTQ practices.
Speaking on Adom FMs Dwaso Nsem, Rev. Fordjour argued that the party’s 2021 campaign messaging had heavily emphasised support for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ practices and their promotion.
“After deceiving Ghanaians for their votes, today President Mahama and NDC shamelessly denounce the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, insisting LGBTQ bill is no longer their priority because the country is still grappling with basic needs,” he said.
Earlier, at a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House on Monday, March 30, President Mahama called for calm and measured dialogue on Ghana’s ongoing discussions about LGBTQ+ issues. He noted that while the topic is important, it should not overshadow more pressing national concerns, describing it as sensitive and emotionally charged. He urged all parties to approach the debate with restraint and respect for Ghanaian norms.
Rev. Fordjour questioned the shift in position, asking why concerns about basic needs were not prioritised between 2021 and 2024, a period during which the NDC reportedly used the LGBTQ issue as a major campaign tool.
“Didn’t he promise to introduce government-sponsored bill to deal with LGBTQ? What changed? What a scam!” he further queried.
According to Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the apparent change in stance reflects broader concerns among lawmakers and sections of the public who believe campaign commitments on the issue are being sidelined.
He emphasised that the matter should not be treated merely as a political talking point, but one requiring clarity and consistency from government.
The Assin South MP has called on authorities to clearly state their position, stressing that addressing pressing national challenges should not come at the expense of promises made to the electorate, particularly on sensitive social issues such as the proposed legislation.
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