The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a blistering critique against the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the opposition of political inconsistency regarding the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill—commonly known as the LGBTQ+ Bill.
At a press conference held on Tuesday, April 7, the NPP called upon the clergy, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and the general public to hold the NDC accountable for what they described as a “deceptive u-turn” on the controversial legislation.
The press briefing was addressed by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and former Deputy Minister for Education.
Rev. Fordjour, an outspoken advocate for the bill, argued that the NDC’s current stance contradicts their previous public commitments.
”We are seeing a clear lack of principle,” Fordjour stated. “The NDC cannot play both sides of such a critical moral and national issue. Ghanaians deserve honesty, not political gymnastics.”
The NPP’s grievances center on alleged policy inconsistency, with the party claiming the NDC is softening its stance to appease international interests.
They further asserted that government tactics are slowing the re-introduction and passage of the bill.
Consequently, the NPP is insisting on a formal apology from the NDC leadership for “misleading the Ghanaian people.”
In an unusual move, the NPP specifically directed an appeal to Ghana’s religious and civic leaders.
Reverend Fordjour urged the Christian Council, the Office of the National Chief Imam, and CSOs to “call out” the government’s perceived hypocrisy.
The party argued that the protection of “Ghanaian family values” should transcend partisan politics and that the clergy must act as the moral compass of the nation by demanding clarity from the NDC.
Beyond the rhetoric, the NPP used the platform to demand the immediate passage of the re-introduced bill, emphasizing that the legislative process must be expedited to reflect the will of the majority of Ghanaians.
The timing of this presser comes as both parties ramp up their rhetoric ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
By framing the LGBTQ+ Bill as a test of “moral integrity,” the NPP appears to be positioning itself as the primary custodian of traditional values while simultaneously painting the NDC as unreliable.
As of the time of publication, the NDC has yet to issue a formal rebuttal to Rev. Fordjour’s statements.
By 1960news.com
