By Issah Olegor
The New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has publicly accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by President John Dramani Mahama of deliberately introducing LGBTQ content into the educational curriculum, despite the party’s long-standing rhetoric that it opposes LGBTQ issues.
The MP, speaking via his social media handle X.com, described the move as “mischievous” and “diabolical,” claiming that the party has used printed Teacher Manuals and other Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to promote LGBTQ concepts in schools.
Allegations of Curriculum Manipulation
According to Ntim Fordjour, the NDC government’s use of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the Ministry of Education to propagate what he termed an “evil agenda” represents a dangerous interference in the moral upbringing of Ghanaian children.
He specifically pointed to Teacher Manuals and textbooks used in Senior High Schools under the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) component of the curriculum, alleging that these materials include LGBTQ-promoting content.
Ntim Fordjour demanded the immediate recall of all affected materials—both digital and printed—and called for a comprehensive review and revision of all sections he says are “poisoned with the LGBTQ agenda.”
He warned the government to halt any further propagation of such content.
Connection to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The MP linked these curriculum concerns to a broader pattern of government inaction on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, officially titled the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill.
Ntim Fordjour suggested that the NDC has intentionally suppressed the private member’s bill from being listed in Parliament’s Order Paper, framing it as part of a wider strategy to quietly normalize LGBTQ issues while avoiding public backlash.
“This diabolical and dangerous agenda among others reveals why this government has suppressed the private member’s bill from being listed in the Order Paper for consideration and consequential passage by Parliament,” he wrote.
Sexual And Reproductive Health Education
The controversy centers on the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) component of the curriculum, which forms part of elective courses such as Physical Education and Health for Senior High School students.
The materials include Teacher Manuals and TLMs that outline common terms, reproductive health concepts, and classroom practices for educating students on sexual health.
Critics like Ntim Fordjour argue that certain portions of these materials subtly promote LGBTQ identities, thereby conflicting with the traditional moral values.
The Ministry of Education has previously defended SRH education as a necessary framework for equipping young people with knowledge on reproductive health, HIV prevention, and personal safety.
However, MPs from the opposition New Patriotic Party and conservative quarters have raised concerns that the curriculum oversteps cultural and religious norms by introducing what they consider morally contentious topics.
Political Implications
The accusations come amid ongoing debates over the government’s handling of LGBTQ legislation and moral education. With the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill still unpassed, some lawmakers argue that Ghanaian families are at risk of exposure to what they describe as “Western sexual ideologies” under the guise of public health education.
Ntim Fordjour’s call for immediate recalls and curriculum revisions signals an intensification of scrutiny over the NDC’s educational policies.
If acted upon, the demand could lead to a major overhaul of SRH teaching materials nationwide and reignite political debates over the alignment of educational content with Ghanaian cultural and religious values.
Next Steps
However, as the Ministry of Education has yet to issue a formal response to Fordjour’s claims, public attention now turns to how government agencies will address the concerns over Teacher Manuals and TLMs.
