{"id":6829,"date":"2026-04-01T08:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/?p=6829"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T08:34:23","slug":"john-ntim-fordjour-questions-president-mahama-over-lgbtq-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/john-ntim-fordjour-questions-president-mahama-over-lgbtq-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"John Ntim Fordjour Questions President Mahama Over LGBTQ+ Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A fresh political debate is unfolding after Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour publicly criticised President John Dramani Mahama over his recent comments on Ghana\u2019s controversial LGBTQ+ bill. In a strongly worded post shared on X on March 31, 2026, Ntim Fordjour questioned what he described as a sudden shift in tone from both the President and key advocacy groups. His comments did not just target the government, they also called out civil society organisations and religious bodies that had previously been vocal on the issue. \u201cWhere are the ecumenical bodies and CSOs who spoke strongly in 2024?\u201d<\/em> he asked, suggesting a noticeable silence from groups that once dominated the conversation. At the heart of the criticism is the belief that the current administration may be stepping back from earlier perceived commitments. Ntim Fordjour accused the President and the ruling NDC of downplaying the issue after previously positioning it as a matter of national values during the election period. His remarks reflect a broader frustration among sections of the public who see consistency as a key test of leadership, especially on issues tied to identity, culture and morality. For many, the debate is not just political but deeply personal, shaped by religious beliefs, cultural expectations, and longstanding societal norms. But President Mahama\u2019s recent comments suggest a different approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during an engagement with civil society organisations at the Jubilee House on March 30, the President described the LGBTQ+ debate as important, but not urgent in comparison to Ghana\u2019s immediate challenges. He pointed to ongoing struggles with access to basic needs: education, healthcare, jobs and food, as areas requiring more immediate attention. In his view, national focus should be directed toward issues that directly impact the daily lives of citizens. \u201cIt is not the most important issue we face as a nation,<\/em>\u201d he stated, urging a more measured and less emotionally charged approach to the conversation. His position has also sparked quiet conversations among policy observers, some of whom argue that governments often recalibrate priorities after elections to reflect economic realities and governance pressures. Others, however, insist that sensitive social issues cannot simply be deferred without clear communication. The contrast between both positions highlights a familiar tension in governance which is balancing public expectations with shifting national priorities. Some believe Mahama\u2019s stance reflects pragmatism. For Others, it raises concerns about political consistency. What is clear, however, is that the conversation is far from over. The LGBTQ+ debate remains one of Ghana\u2019s most sensitive and polarising issues, capable of reigniting strong opinions across political, religious, and social lines. And as reactions continue to unfold online and offline, the challenge will be finding a path that acknowledges both conviction and complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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