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Ntim Fordjour accuses NDC of trying to block anti-LGBTQ bill
The Member of Parliament for Assin South, John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to frustrate the reintroduction of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ Bill.
Speaking to the media in Parliament, Ntim Fordjour, who is one of the proponents of the bill, expressed disappointment in what he described as the NDC’s attempt to “run away” from the legislation.
He said it was surprising to hear the Majority Leader claim that the Speaker of Parliament was unaware of the bill’s current status.
“We’re disappointed in the NDC for attempting to run away from the Bill. It’s surprising to hear the Majority Leader claim the Speaker is unaware of it. that simply cannot be true,” he said.
The Assin South MP explained that the bill had gone through all the necessary parliamentary processes before the recent confusion.
He said the Speaker of Parliament had approved the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025 after it was reviewed by the Legislative Drafting Department and the Attorney General’s office.
The bill, he noted, was also referred to the Committee on Private Members’ Bills, chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, who made recommendations that were accepted by the Speaker.
Ntim Fordjour added that Parliament had submitted the bill for gazetting before going on recess.
He said it was duly advertised on Monday, October 21, 2025, for its first reading and referral to the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee.
However, he alleged that members of the NDC had secretly removed the bill from Parliament’s order paper despite its proper advertisement.
According to him, the removal suggested a deliberate attempt by the government to avoid passing the bill, which he said reflected the views of the overwhelming majority of Ghanaians.
He cited an Afrobarometer survey indicating that 93 percent of Ghanaians considered LGBTQ-related practices contrary to Ghanaian culture and values.
He called on Parliament to restore the bill to the order paper and ensure its immediate passage.
“We will not allow the NDC government to run away from the bill. It’s a bill that is important to all Ghanaians. We are demanding that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill be passed now,” he stated.
Ntim Fordjour maintained that all due procedures had been followed and insisted that both the Speaker, the Clerk, and the First Deputy Speaker were aware of every step taken.
He urged Parliament to act swiftly to reintroduce the bill and uphold what he described as Ghana’s traditional and moral values.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
