The Minority in Parliament has expressed strong concerns over what it describes as attempts to introduce LGBTQ-related concepts into Ghana’s Constitution through the ongoing constitutional review process.
Speaking at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters, John Ntim Fordjour addressed the media on behalf of the Minority, pointing to specific recommendations contained in the Constitutional Review Committee’s report.
He cited sections on pages 107 and 108, which he claims could potentially open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ-related concepts within Ghana’s constitutional framework.
According to him, the implications of such proposals go beyond legal considerations and touch on the country’s deeply held cultural and moral 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 stated.
The Minority also used the opportunity to call on John Dramani Mahama and the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to apologise to religious and traditional leaders over what they described as a failure to prioritise the anti-LGBT bill.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour argued that prior to assuming office, assurances were given to key stakeholders—including churches, Muslim clerics, and traditional authorities—that the bill would be treated as a priority.
However, he suggested that recent developments indicate a shift in focus, which he described as a betrayal of trust.
“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 further urged the President to realign government priorities with what he described as the views of the majority of Ghanaians, referencing survey findings that suggest widespread public opposition to LGBTQ-related practices.
In addition, the Assin South MP stressed that the President is expected to fulfil earlier commitments to introduce a government-sponsored bill addressing LGBTQ-related issues comprehensively.
“Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and you will agree with us on that.
The President is therefore expected to fulfil his promise to introduce his government-sponsored bill, which he assured the clergy and religious leaders would address these issues. He must be held accountable,” he added.
The comments by the Minority come amid ongoing national discussions surrounding constitutional reforms and social policy directions.
While the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendations are yet to be fully debated and adopted, the concerns raised signal the likelihood of intense public and political discourse in the coming months.
As the review process continues, stakeholders from across the political, religious, and civil society spectrum are expected to weigh in, shaping what could become a defining moment in Ghana’s constitutional and cultural trajectory.
