Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the current Member of Parliament for Assin South and former Deputy Minister of Education, has expressed serious concerns regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ-related content in Ghana’s educational system. During an appearance on Metro TV’s ‘Good Evening Ghana’, Fordjour alleged that a recently issued teacher’s manual contains material promoting LGBTQ ideology, particularly within the Physical Education curriculum.
The MP contends that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has covertly integrated these concepts into the basic school curriculum, which he argues is inappropriate for young learners. Citing specific excerpts from the manual, he pointed out definitions of gender identity that diverge from traditional norms, stating, “This content defines gender identity as a deeply felt internal experience, which may not align with the sex assigned at birth,” thereby acknowledging identities beyond the conventional male-female binary.
Fordjour, a known advocate for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill currently under discussion in Parliament, criticized the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) for allowing such material to be sanctioned. He questioned the approval process of the manual, which he claims was produced in 2025 and distributed nationwide. “How could NaCCA approve these concepts? I was involved in curriculum development and know the protocols that must be followed,” he stated.
He further emphasized that during the tenure of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), similar materials were not included in the Year One Teachers Manual. However, he asserts that the Year Two manual, which was developed and printed under the NDC in July 2025, introduced this contentious content without clear authorization.
Fordjour highlighted the broader implications of introducing LGBTQ advocacy in Ghana, describing it as a significant global policy issue. He expressed disbelief that such material would be promoted in Ghana, especially when nations like the United States are reconsidering their stances on LGBTQ issues. In conclusion, he called for immediate transparency from the Education Ministry and NaCCA regarding how these materials were incorporated into the curriculum and who was responsible for their approval.
