Ghana’s opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on President John Dramani Mahama to apologise to Ghanaians for what it describes as a failure to deliver on promises surrounding the controversial LGBTQ bill.

According to the NPP, Mahama and elements within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had, at various points, signalled support for the passage of legislation addressing LGBTQ+ issues.

However, the party argued that those commitments have not translated into decisive action, leaving the matter unresolved and sparking continued public debate.

The LGBTQ bill—formally known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill—has been one of the most contentious legislative proposals in recent years.

It has drawn strong reactions from religious groups, civil society organisations, and international observers, with opinions sharply divided between those advocating for its passage and those raising human rights concerns.

During the 2024 election campaign, John Dramani Mahama assured religious leaders and key stakeholders that his administration would introduce a government-sponsored bill to comprehensively address LGBTQ issues in Ghana.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) argues that the delay—or apparent inaction—on this pledge constitutes a breach of trust, particularly with faith-based organisations that engaged him ahead of the elections.

Addressing a press conference at the NPP headquarters on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour stressed that the expectations of Ghanaians remain unchanged and that campaign promises must be honoured, regardless of any political transition.

He said “Ghana’s basic needs have not changed since 2024, and so the president must therefore be made to fulfil his promise to introduce a government-sponsored bill, which he promised the clergy to comprehensively address LGBTQ issues if made president.

“He willingly made those promises, and he must be held to account and be made to fulfil his promises.

“President Mahama must render an apology to the clergy, clerics and traditional leaders. He must apologise to the Christian Council, Bishops’ Conference, GPCC and all other religious leaders for the double standards demonstrated between the period in opposition and now in power.”

As the debate continues, many Ghanaians are calling for constructive dialogue and a clear roadmap on the way forward. Whether through legislative action or broader national consultation, the issue remains a significant test of political leadership and public accountability.