Tensions rose during parliamentary deliberations on the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 after personal allegations were introduced into the debate, prompting a swift denial from John Ntim Fordjour.
The New Patriotic Party lawmaker firmly rejected claims of a past relationship with transgender musician Angel Maxine, stating he had never engaged in any such conduct.
The issue was raised by Samuel Nartey George during a clause-by-clause review of the bill by Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs of Parliament in Accra.
Mr George referenced the allegations while arguing that individuals who publicly identify with or promote LGBTQ-related activities could face prosecution if the proposed law is passed. He questioned why certain public claims, including those circulating online, should not fall within the scope of the bill.
The legislation, widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill, seeks to criminalise same-sex relations and related advocacy, and is currently undergoing detailed parliamentary scrutiny following its referral by the Speaker.
Mr Fordjour, however, dismissed the claims outright, reiterating his personal beliefs and distancing himself from the allegations raised during the proceedings.
The development highlights the increasingly charged nature of discussions surrounding the bill, as legal, social, and personal dimensions continue to intersect in the ongoing parliamentary process.
