The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on Ghanaians to hold former President John Dramani Mahama accountable for his promise to introduce legislation addressing LGBTQ issues.
Speaking at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters on behalf of the Minority, Rev. Ntim Fordjour who is also a key sponsor of the anti-LGBT bill expressed strong concerns over what he described as a subtle attempt to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.
He specifically referenced recommendations outlined on pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report, warning that their adoption could pave the way for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within the country’s constitutional framework.
According to him, such a move would have serious implications for Ghana’s cultural and moral values. He stressed that the issue goes beyond legal considerations, touching on what he described as the nation’s core identity.
“This is not just a legal matter; it is about the values that define us as a people. Embedding such provisions in the Constitution could have far-reaching consequences for our moral and cultural fabric,” he stated.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour further indicated that the Minority is demanding an apology from John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to religious and traditional leaders across the country.
He explained that prior assurances were given to churches, Muslim clerics, and traditional authorities that the anti-LGBT bill would be prioritised if the NDC assumed office. However, he argued that recent developments suggest a shift in that position.
“We were assured that this bill would be treated as a priority. What we are witnessing now appears to be a departure from that commitment, and it represents a betrayal of the trust placed in them by religious and traditional leaders,” he added.
