Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has levelled serious allegations against President John Dramani Mahama and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), claiming that the government is promoting what he describes as a fundamental disrespect for Ghana’s traditional cultural principles.
Ntim Fordjour’s strong criticism came in response to a widely circulated video allegedly showing two foreign men of the same gender engaging in intimate behaviour and what appears to be a ceremonial celebration at Ghana’s Independence Square, with the national flag prominently displayed.
On Thursday, June 26, the Assin South constituency representative expressed his dissatisfaction of the incident on the social networking platform X (previously Twitter), describing the activities as a serious infringement of one of Ghana’s most respected national landmarks.
Under Mahama and the NDC, a foreign gay couple desecrated our national landmarks by kissing under Independence Square while parading the Ghana flag.
They are emboldened to challenge the dignity and purity of our rich Ghanaian values right in front of our eyes.
Political Attribution and Policy Criticism
Ntim Fordjour openly linked the event to what he saw as the NDC administration’s permissive stance to LGBTQ+ issues, claiming that such public demonstrations undermine Ghana’s established moral norms and national identity.
The parliamentarian said that the incident highlights the crucial significance of enacting harsher legislative measures, citing his continuous support for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation presently being debated in parliament.
We will eliminate this insanity with the law.
He asserted.
Public Reaction and Ongoing Debate
The video footage has sparked widespread outrage on numerous internet platforms, reigniting current debates about Ghana’s official attitude on LGBTQ+ rights and the proper use of national symbols and landmarks.
The episode has sparked broader discussions about cultural preservation, religious values, and the junction of personal rights and national identity in modern Ghana.
Legislative Context
The uproar comes as Parliament continues to debate the divisive anti-LGBTQ+ law, which has yet to get a final legislative vote. The proposed legislation seeks to criminalise LGBTQ+ activism and related actions within Ghana’s borders.
The measure has sparked heated political and social discussion, with supporters claiming it defends traditional Ghanaian values and critics raising worries about human rights implications and possible international ramifications.
