The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to formally apologise to Ghanaians and religious institutions for failing to fulfil a key campaign promise on LGBTQ-related legislation.
Addressing a press conference at the NPP headquarters on Tuesday, April 7, the member of parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, said Ghanaians still expect the president to honour his pledge despite moving from opposition to government.
“The country’s priorities have remained the same since 2024, and President Mahama must take responsibility for his commitment to introduce a government-sponsored bill, which he assured the clergy would comprehensively address LGBTQ issues if elected,” he said.
Further, Mr Fordjour disclose;
“President Mahama must apologise to religious leaders, including the Christian Council of Ghana, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, and the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, as well as traditional authorities, over double standards between his time in opposition and his current role in government.”
These remarks follow President Mahama’s earlier assurance to religious leaders and key stakeholders during the 2024 election campaign that his administration would introduce a government-sponsored bill to address LGBTQ issues in Ghana.
