Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has slammed the Majority over the newly passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which was passed on May 29, 2026.
Speaking during a press conference held by the Minority in Parliament following the passage of the bill, Ntim Fordjour stated that the legislation has been weakened by several exemptions, making it ineffective.
According to the legislator, the new bill no longer addresses one of the key purposes for which it was originally introduced, adding that he is disappointed in the Majority for passing it in its current form.
He further explained that the Minority’s disappointment stems from the bill’s failure to tackle what they consider the core issues they have been fighting against for years.
“I am highly disappointed. Some of us started this journey as far back as 2017, when my party was in power. Our concern was never about what people do in their private rooms. That was the least of our worries.
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“Our concern was about these same individuals who, under this government, are now being granted exemptions so they can promote, advocate and support LGBTQ activities simply because of who they are, simply because this country receives money from them, and simply because they are sustaining the lifeline of whatever individuals, groups or perhaps even the party is benefiting from,” he said.
Ntim Fordjour additionally described the actions of the Majority as a betrayal of ordinary Ghanaians.
According to him, the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill should not be politicised; however, he believes the NDC has failed to uphold that principle.
“This is a sad day, whether you are NDC or NPP. This is not about politics. This is a moment of conscience. This is a moment where we expected people holding public office to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects fidelity to the aspirations of the people and not betray them.
“This is a real betrayal of the trust Ghanaians have reposed in these people,” he added.
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Meanwhile, the revised legislation, which has now been reintroduced and passed again by Parliament, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ activities while including new amendments that exempt certain individuals and institutions from sanctions under the law.
Under the amended provisions, individuals who provide legal advice or legal representation to persons identified as LGBTQ will not be liable to punishment.
The bill also exempts journalists and media organisations reporting on LGBTQ-related issues or covering such matters in the course of their professional duties.
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Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the MP for Assin South, has rejected proposed amendments to the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. These amendments would have removed sanctions against media practitioners legal professionals medical workers and other individuals whose services could be seen as supporting… pic.twitter.com/DemdzRYnta
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