Rev Ntim Fordjour Denies LGBTQ+ Allegations Background.

Rev Ntim Fordjour Denies LGBTQ+ Allegations

Background.

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and the Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has recently found himself amidst controversy. Allegations circulating in a viral video suggest his involvement with the LGBTQ+ community, claims he has strongly denied.

Response to Allegations.

Rev Ntim Fordjour has urged the public to dismiss these accusations, stating that they are baseless and should not be taken seriously. His firm stance against the allegations is underlined by his active role in championing the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, which aims to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities in the country.

That guy making the accusations is a man turning himself into a woman,” Rev Ntim Fordjour remarked, questioning the credibility of his accuser. He added, “It is never true that I am gay. If I were gay, why would I champion the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill? Have you ever seen an armed robber calling for laws to arrest robbers?”

The Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, has been reintroduced in Parliament for consideration. Following its First Reading, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, referred the bill to the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee for further analysis and reporting.

Legislative Journey.

The bill's journey began with its referral to the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice on January 28, 2025, after the inauguration of the Ninth Parliament. Observations from the Attorney General's Office were submitted to the bill's sponsors, leading to a review by the Committee on Private Members' Bills and Private Members' Motions. The committee unanimously recommended the introduction of the legislation in the House.

Bipartisan Support

The proposed bill, which seeks to criminalize activities associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, is sponsored by 10 Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides, indicating strong bipartisan backing.

While Rev Ntim Fordjour continues to deny the allegations against him, the reintroduction of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill remains a focal point of legislative activity in Parliament. The bill's progress will be closely watched as it undergoes further scrutiny and debate.