Mounting criticism from the NPP Minority over alleged attempts by the Mahama administration to “open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts” within Ghana’s constitutional framework has been met with a sharp rebuttal from government, which insists the claims are politically driven and misleading.
During an interview, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed the allegations as “nothing more than political posturing,” maintaining that the Minority’s position is not backed by their own record in government.
He argued that the opposition’s current claims stand in stark contrast to its actions while in power, particularly under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
According to him, although the anti-LGBTQ bill was passed by Parliament, it was never signed into law, a move he described as deliberate and intended to prevent the legislation from taking effect.
He further rejected suggestions that legal challenges caused the delay, stressing that there were no genuine obstacles and that the process was intentionally stalled until the bill eventually lapsed.
On the position of the current administration, he stated that President John Dramani Mahama has made his stance clear and would assent to such legislation once it is properly presented to him.
Based on this, he concluded that the Minority’s criticism is politically motivated and does not reflect genuine support for the bill.
The government’s response follows concerns raised by the Minority, who claim that elements within the ongoing constitutional review process could pave the way for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts in Ghana’s legal framework.
Speaking at the NPP headquarters on behalf of the Minority, Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour pointed to sections of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report, particularly pages 107 and 108, warning, “These recommendations, if adopted, could open the door for the recognition of LGBTQ concepts within our constitutional framework.”
He cautioned that such proposals could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s moral and cultural values, describing the issue as one that strikes at the core of the country’s identity.
He further called on President Mahama to be held accountable for his earlier commitment to introduce legislation addressing LGBTQ-related matters.
Additionally, he accused the government of departing from assurances allegedly given to religious and traditional leaders before assuming office.
“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 stated.
The Minority has therefore demanded an apology from the government, insisting that recent developments signal a departure from earlier commitments made to key stakeholders.
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