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University of Ghana rejects claims of changing statutes to support LGBT+ Activities
The University of Ghana has strongly denied claims made by Mr. Moses Foh-Amoaning that the institution has changed its statutes to allow or support LGBT+ activities.
The University described the allegations as “false, misleading and defamatory.”
The statement follows a GhanaWeb report citing comments made by Mr Foh-Amoaning during an interview on Onua FM. Management said the claims misrepresent recent updates made to the University’s Statutes in 2024.
According to the University, the review of the Statutes was conducted strictly in accordance with Ghana’s laws and internal governance procedures.
It explained that the revisions only involved replacing gender-specific pronouns such as “he” and “she” with gender-neutral terms like “they” and “their.”
This, the University said, was to avoid repeating “he or she” throughout the documents.
The University added that using “they/them” as a singular pronoun is now widely accepted in modern English, including in legal and academic writing.
It cited the 2011 New International Version (NIV) of the Bible as one of the texts that uses this approach.
Management also confirmed that it had earlier responded to a request for clarification from the National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, explaining the same points.
The University condemned what it said was a personal attack on the Vice-Chancellor, describing Mr. Foh-Amoaning’s comments as disrespectful and made in bad faith.
It stressed that no Vice-Chancellor has the power to change University Statutes alone.
The University is demanding an immediate retraction and public apology from Mr. Foh-Amoaning.
It warned that failure to do so may force the University to take legal action to protect its reputation.
Management further urged media organisations, including GhanaWeb and Onua FM, to verify sensitive information before publishing.
It said inaccurate reporting harms public trust and misleads the public.
The University reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, academic excellence, and respect for Ghana’s laws, stating that it remains focused on its mission and will not be distracted by unfounded allegations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
