The Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda and former Deputy Health Minister, Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has taken a swipe at President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of delivering a “pre-negotiated” and “rehearsed” stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
Following the President’s recent dialogue with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House in March 2026, Hon. Acquah took to social media to question the authenticity of the President’s remarks, suggesting the Presidency is engaging in a tactical “360-degree turnaround.”
The Oda lawmaker pointed out that the President’s response to the “Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill” appeared to be a carefully prepared, written statement rather than a candid reflection of his true convictions.
”The President had a prepared and written answer for his stance on LGBTQ during his engagement with the CSOs. What does it mean?” the MP queried.
The former deputy minister argued that the use of a written script indicates a high level of coordination within the executive arm to ensure “strategic clarity” while avoiding the wrath of both domestic clergy, traditionalists and international diplomatic partners.
During the March 2026 dialogue, President Mahama told CSOs that while LGBTQ+ concerns are sensitive, they are not currently the nation’s most pressing issue.
He argued that the government must focus on prioritizing job creation and inflation control, while directing resources toward healthcare and education.
The President’s stated stance was to allow the bill to be addressed through the rule of law rather than public outcry.
Hon. Akwasi Acquah remains unconvinced by the President’s shift in focus.
He highlighted a perceived hypocrisy in the President’s recent legislative activity, noting that while the President has been quick to sign other bills into law, he has gone quiet on the promises made to religious bodies during the campaign.
”President John Mahama is happily showing five bills that he has signed into law. During his campaign, none of these bills were mentioned,” Acquah stated.
“Can you imagine how happy he would have been if he had kept his word to Christians on the LGBTQ? What at all is making the President run away from his own promises?”
The Oda lawmaker believes the President’s alleged scripted performance was a “smart attempt to outsmart the general public.”
By sticking to a written response, the MP asserts that President Mahama was avoiding verbal slips, ensuring no off-the-cuff remarks could be used against him in legal or diplomatic circles.
He further alleged that President Mahama played the middle ground, navigating the sensitive balance between traditional Ghanaian values and international human rights obligations without committing firmly to either side.
As the political atmosphere heats up, Hon. Acquah’s comments reflect a growing demand for the Presidency to move beyond “prepared scripts” and provide a definitive path forward for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, which remains a flashpoint in Ghanaian politics.
By 1960news.com
