LGBTQI+ Bill: Minority Accuses Mahama Of Hypocrisy

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused President John Dramani Mahama and the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of double standards over the handling of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.

At a press conference in Accra yesterday, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, said the NDC had shifted from strong advocacy of the bill while in opposition, to what he described as a cautious and non-committal stance in government.

According to the NPP, the bill, introduced in 2021 as a private member’s initiative, received bipartisan backing, with members from both sides of the political divide supporting it.

Rev. Fordjour argued that the NDC projected the bill as a reflection of Ghanaian cultural and religious values and used it as a major campaign issue, ahead of the 2024 elections, while criticising the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for delays.

He noted, however, that the NDC’s posture changed after assuming office in 2025 with President Mahama indicating a preference for a government-sponsored bill and stressing the need for broader consultations.

The Assin South MP described this as a shift from firm political commitment to a more measured, process-driven approach.

‘No Longer a Priority’

The NPP also cited recent remarks attributed to President Mahama suggesting that his administration is focused on addressing “basic needs,” with the bill no longer a top priority.

Rev. Fordjour questioned the consistency of that position, arguing that the same national challenges existed prior to the elections when the issue featured prominently in political messaging.

He further alleged that the President has adopted different tones on the matter for domestic and international audiences.

Touching on the education sector, the NPP claimed there were contradictions between government assurances and recent developments.

It recalled that President Mahama had earlier proposed strengthening family values through curriculum reforms.

The NPP is urging President Mahama to realign his administration’s priorities by facilitating the introduction of a government-sponsored bill to address the matter.

It also called on the NDC to apologise to religious bodies, traditional leaders, and civil society groups over what it described as inconsistencies in its position.

Additionally, the party is putting pressure on Parliament to expedite consideration of the legislation, urging Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to ensure swift action once the bill is reintroduced.

 

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