The Minority in Parliament has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of hypocrisy and deceiving Ghanaians over significant changes made to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, June 1, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and co-sponsor of the bill, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, said the Minority fully supports the objectives of the legislation but strongly opposes what it describes as extensive amendments that have altered the original version passed by Parliament in 2024.
According to Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the caucus’ concern is not with the bill itself but with what he termed the “mutilation” of key provisions through deletions, redrafting, and the introduction of new clauses.
He argued that the NDC, which previously campaigned on a promise to assent to the bill, has now changed its position by insisting on major revisions before it can become law.
“Twenty-two original provisions of the bill had to be deleted, redrafted and 31 insertions made before President Mahama would have it, desire it, and sign it,” he stated.
Questioning the government’s commitment to its earlier promises, Rev. Ntim Fordjour said the NDC had assured Ghanaians that it would sign the bill in its original form if elected.
“You all remember, the promise was clear: ‘Vote for me, and I will come and sign it. Vote NPP out because they won’t sign it. NDC will come and sign it.’ They did not say NDC will come and amend it,” he said.
The Assin South MP further accused the government of misleading the public and failing to honour its pledge.
“That is a scam, and that is a breach of trust. That is hypocrisy, and that is deception,” Rev. Ntim Fordjour declared.
The Minority maintains that the changes made to the bill undermine its original intent and has called on the government to explain why it departed from its earlier commitment to pass the legislation without significant alterations.
