The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has criticised John Dramani Mahama over his position on the proposed LGBTQ legislation, warning that it risks undermining the will of Ghanaians.
Speaking on PM Express on JoyNews on Tuesday, Bishop Gyamfi argued that the President’s indication that the issue is not a priority sends an unfavourable signal regarding the importance of the bill.
The Presidency has maintained that the LGBTQ matter is not an immediate concern, citing more pressing national challenges such as the rising cost of living, unemployment, and strains on the healthcare system. While acknowledging the urgency of these issues, Bishop Gyamfi contended that they do not justify sidelining the proposed legislation.
He noted that although economic and social concerns require attention, the bill—presented to Parliament as reflecting public sentiment—should be accorded equal importance. According to him, governance should not frame economic priorities and social legislation as mutually exclusive.
Bishop Gyamfi further argued that advancing employment, healthcare, and other development goals does not preclude consideration of what he described as matters relating to family values and sexuality. He questioned the rationale behind deprioritising the bill, insisting that its passage would not adversely affect efforts to address economic challenges.
Describing the President’s stance as “dangerous,” he suggested that it conveys a lack of seriousness toward legislation brought forward by representatives of the people. He concluded that such a position risks creating the impression that the bill is not being given due consideration at the highest levels of government.
