'Our statutes do not promote LGBTQ+ activities' – UG clarifies

The University of Ghana has rejected reports suggesting that it has amended its statutes to facilitate the admission or promotion of LGBTQ+ activities on campus.

In a statement issued on November 24, 2025, the university described the claims as false.

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“The attention of the University of Ghana has been drawn to a publication on GhanaWeb which falsely claims that the university has changed its statutes to admit LGBTQ+ activities. The said publication attributes comments made by Mr Moses Foh-Amoaning during an interview on Onua FM’s ‘Yen Nsempa’ programme.

“The university wishes to state unequivocally that the claims made in the publication are false and misleading. The university’s statutes do not mention gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. The university does not promote or support LGBTQ+ activities,” it noted.

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According to the university, the controversy emerged after the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values wrote to them seeking clarification over perceived gender-neutral language in the revised statutes.

The Registrar of the University of Ghana, in a response dated November 10, 2025, explained that the changes adopted by the University Council were part of a broader move toward a gender-agnostic model, removing gendered pronouns such as “he” or “she” to ensure consistency with constitutional values.

The university noted that the Vice-Chancellor, “has consistently demonstrated leadership in promoting inclusivity and remains committed to upholding the institution’s values."

Reaffirming its core mandate, the university said it remains focused on “conducting impactful research that advances national development, training the next generation of critical, ethical and Ghanaian scholars and sustaining the highest standards in academic and professional conduct.”

Read the full statement below :

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