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University of Ghana rejects claims of changing statutes to support LGBT+ Activities
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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
Construction of a major underground stormwater drain along the Dr. Busia Highway within the Kaneshie enclave will commence on September 7, 2026.
The Project Coordinator for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfo, announced this at a special media briefing on Wednesday.
According to him, the works will involve the construction of a double-cell underground rectangular drain measuring approximately 10 metres wide and 1.95 kilometres long, stretching from Pamprom Junction to First Light Junction.
The new drain will replace the existing two 1.2-metre diameter pipes, which are inadequate to carry the volume of stormwater in the area.
Dr. Sarfo said the drain will connect at one end to the recently completed section within the Accra Academy campus and at the other end to the existing drain at Pamprom Junction.
He said the construction is expected to run from September 2026 to October 2027.
The project forms part of government’s broader flood prevention and mitigation programme aimed at addressing perennial flooding in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race.
In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his unwillingness to let his personal circumstances distract the NPP from its rebuilding efforts.
“There are moments in the life of a man when the heart wants to continue, but duty demands sacrifice. Moments when one must quietly set aside personal ambition, not because the dream has died, but because the family he loves must not be made to carry his burden. Today, I find myself at such a painful moment,” he wrote.
He disclosed that after many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, he concluded that his present situation must not become an additional burden on the NPP.
“This is not the decision my heart desired, but sometimes, true love requires us to release what we deeply want in order to protect what we love even more,” he added.
Recounting his years of service, Chairman Wontumi said he had served the party with everything within him, walking through heat and rain, travelling to remote communities and standing with the grassroots in both victory and defeat.
“For many years, I have served the NPP with everything within me… The NPP is not merely a political party to me. It is my family. It is my home. It is a cause to which I have dedicated a significant part of my life,” he stated.
He explained that the party, already carrying the pain of electoral defeat and the huge responsibility of preparing for the future, should not be made to carry his personal weight.
“That is why I cannot allow my present situation or personal ambition to distract the party from the difficult work of rebuilding. I cannot ask the party to carry my weight when it is already carrying the pain of defeat and the enormous responsibility of preparing for the battle ahead. I would rather carry this pain quietly than allow the party I love to suffer because of me,” he said.
He further sympathized with his supporters across the 16 regions, acknowledging that the decision would be painful for many who had sacrificed for his campaign.
“To my teeming supporters across all sixteen regions, I know this message will hurt. I know many of you will read it with tears in your eyes because I understand the sacrifices you have made for this journey,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
