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Ntim Fordjour accuses NDC of trying to block anti-LGBTQ bill
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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
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man suspected of running a romance scam that targeted women with false marriage promises, blackmail, and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
The suspect, Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, was arraigned alongside Sally Akosua Amoasah before the Accra Circuit Court 1 on charges of conspiracy to commit crime, defrauding by false pretences, and non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
According to preliminary investigations, Kwarteng posed as a pastor conducting online church services on Instagram. He allegedly told women that “God had revealed” they were his future wives.
To gain their trust, police say he went as far as meeting their families and presenting them with promise rings.
Investigators allege the suspect then obtained intimate images of some victims and used them to blackmail them for money.
He is also accused of introducing victims to a fake car tyre business. Under the pretext of shipping and clearing containers of tyres, he allegedly collected thousands of dollars from them before becoming unreachable.
Police further allege that Kwarteng shared the intimate images of some victims with his wife, Sally Akosua Amoasah, who is also accused of threatening the victims.
Seven victims have so far reported the matter to the Police. Investigations indicate the offences date back to 2021.
The court remanded Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng into Police custody to reappear on August 6, 2026. Sally Akosua Amoasah was granted bail.
The Ghana Police Service says it continues to receive complaints from other possible victims.
The Service is urging anyone who may have had similar encounters with the suspect to report to the nearest Police station to assist with ongoing investigations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s tourism industry is in mourning following the sudden death of Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, a pioneering figure credited with helping to reconnect the African diaspora to the continent.
Prince Anthony passed away in the early hours of Saturday, July 26, 2026, at his private residence in Spintex, Accra.
He was instrumental in the development and promotion of “The Year of Return,” the flagship tourism campaign that invited members of the African diaspora to return to Ghana in 2019.
The initiative is widely regarded as a turning point that boosted Ghana’s tourism numbers and strengthened cultural ties with Black communities across the world.
Beyond his work with the GTA, Prince Anthony was the Chief Exexutive Officer (CEO) of Bridgezone, an agency dedicated to showcasing Africa to Western audiences and fostering cultural and business connections between the continent and the diaspora.
Colleagues describe him as passionate, strategic, and committed to telling authentic African stories that drive tourism, investment, and pride.
Widely known as Prince Anthony, he served as a Board Member of the Ghana Tourism Authority from 2025 to date.
A former British Army officer and a royal of the Akwamu clan, he brought discipline, vision, and a deep sense of heritage to every role he held
Prince Anthony was also a proud father to two teenagers, whom he deeply cherished.
In a statement, the *Ghana Tourism Authority extended its heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, friends, and all sympathizers.
“The tourism industry has lost a pioneering figure and a vital link to the diasporan community,” the statement read.
The statement further added that “We pray for strength for the family during this difficult time.”
Tributes have since poured in from tourism stakeholders, creatives, and diasporan groups who say Prince Anthony’s legacy will continue to shape how the world sees and experiences Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
