The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of misleading religious leaders to gain political power.
Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, Rev. Fordjour alleged that the President engaged pastors, imams, and other religious figures during the election campaign but has since failed to involve them in discussions on LGBTQ-related matters.
He claimed that President Mahama had promised to champion a government-sponsored bill on the issue but has not fulfilled that commitment.
The MP also expressed disappointment in sections of the clergy, questioning their current stance and calling for accountability from both political leaders and religious institutions.
“President Mahama utilised pastors, imams, and other religious leaders to gain power, but now that he has succeeded, he seems to have forgotten about them. He deceived the clergy by leveraging the LGBTQ issue to win their support, and now he is no longer listening to their concerns.
“He promised a government-sponsored bill, rather than a private member’s bill, so it is now his responsibility to champion this cause, especially given his statements while in opposition. I am disappointed in the clergy for their response.
“What has President Mahama done regarding LGBTQ issues that warrants praise, particularly after Lincoln University withdrew his honorary doctorate? They issued a statement applauding the president after this withdrawal, but I fail to understand what he has done to deserve such applause.
“Instead, he has created an environment that enables the practice of LGBTQ activities,” he said.
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