Anti-LGBTQ+: Mahama must be held to account to fulfil his promise – Ntim Fordjour

The Member of Parliament for Assin South and sponsor of the anti-LGBT bill, John Ntim Fordjour, has called for John Dramani Mahama to be held accountable for his pledge to introduce legislation addressing LGBTQ-related issues in Ghana.

Speaking at the headquarters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on behalf of the Minority in Parliament of Ghana, Rev. Ntim Fordjour also raised concerns about what he described as a covert attempt to introduce LGBTQ concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.

He referenced specific recommendations on pages 107 and 108 of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report, warning that their adoption could pave the way for constitutional recognition of LGBTQ-related concepts.

“These recommendations, if adopted, could open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within our constitutional framework,” he stated.

According to him, such developments would have significant implications for Ghana’s social fabric, arguing that the issue extends beyond legal considerations to core national values.

“This is not just a legal matter; it is an issue that goes to the heart of our values as a nation. Embedding such provisions in the Constitution will have far-reaching consequences for our moral and cultural identity,” he added.

The Minority is also demanding an apology from President Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to religious and traditional leaders across the country. Rev. Ntim Fordjour claimed that churches, Muslim clerics, and traditional authorities were assured that the anti-LGBT bill would be prioritised if the NDC assumed power.

However, he argued that the government’s current posture suggests a departure from those commitments. “We were made to understand that this bill would be treated as a priority if they came into office. What we are seeing now is a clear shift, and it amounts to a betrayal of the trust reposed in them by religious and traditional leaders,” he said.

He reiterated calls for the government to realign its legislative priorities with earlier assurances and the perceived views of the majority of Ghanaians, stressing the need for accountability and transparency in handling such a sensitive national issue.