The Minority in Parliament has shifted focus to the ongoing constitutional review process, warning that certain recommendations could have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s legal and cultural framework.
Addressing the media at the headquarters of the New Patriotic Party, John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, expressed concern over portions of the Constitutional Review Committee’s report which he claims could pave the way for the recognition of LGBTQ-related concepts.
According to him, specific proposals outlined in the report risk introducing provisions that may conflict with what he described as Ghana’s prevailing moral and cultural values.
Beyond the constitutional debate, the Minority also used the platform to criticise the government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, for what they see as a lack of urgency in advancing anti-LGBT legislation.
They argued that assurances had previously been given to religious and traditional leaders that the bill would be prioritised, but recent developments suggest a shift in focus.
The Minority is now calling on the National Democratic Congress administration to clarify its position and align its actions with what they describe as the expectations of the majority of Ghanaians.
They further urged the President to fulfil earlier commitments to introduce a government-sponsored bill addressing LGBTQ-related matters, insisting that leadership must be accountable to promises made to key stakeholders.
The development adds a new dimension to the national conversation on constitutional reforms, as debates intensify over the balance between legal frameworks, cultural values, and governance priorities in Ghana.
