The Member of Parliament for Assin South and a former Deputy Minister for Education, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has categorically dismissed allegations of a sexual relationship with a transgender person, labeling the claims as baseless fabrications intended to malign his reputation.
The assertions, which previously surfaced across various social media platforms, gained traction amidst Rev. Fordjour’s high-profile and vocal advocacy for the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill. As one of the lead proponents of the legislation, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQI+ activities in Ghana, Rev. Fordjour has frequently positioned himself at the forefront of the national debate.
In his rebuttal, the lawmaker described the allegations as a deliberate campaign by detractors to undermine his commitment to the bill. He maintained that the claims were devoid of truth and appeared to be a calculated attempt to distract from his legislative work and his firm stance on traditional Ghanaian family values.
Political analysts have noted that the timing of these allegations coincided with intense parliamentary discussions regarding the anti-LGBTQI+ legislation. Rev. Fordjour, a Christian minister, has consistently utilized his platform—both in Parliament and in public discourse—to advocate for the bill’s passage, arguing that it aligns with the cultural and moral fabric of the country.
Despite the circulation of these rumors, no evidence has been produced to substantiate the claims. Rev. Fordjour has reiterated his dedication to his ministerial and parliamentary duties, asserting that such attacks will not deter him from his legislative objectives. He has previously cautioned that he is prepared to take legal action against those responsible for disseminating what he characterizes as defamatory falsehoods.
