Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has vehemently criticized the viral images of a same-sex couple kissing under Ghana’s Independence Arch, labeling the act as a representation of moral decline allegedly instigated by the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a Twitter message posted on Thursday, June 26, at 8:24 a.m., the MP conveyed his indignation regarding what he termed the desecration of a national monument and an affront to Ghanaian values, accusing the Mahama administration of encouraging such behaviors through its perceived acceptance of LGBTQ+ advocacy.
“Under Mahama & NDC, foreign gay couple boldly desecrate our national monuments: kiss under Independence Square, flaunting Ghana flag. They’re emboldened to defy the dignity and sanctity of our rich Ghanaian values right before our eyes.”
The uproar originates from images shared by South African couple Lue and Rue as part of their #ShowGhanaLove initiative. The photographs, captured at significant national sites including the Independence Arch, were intended to protest Ghana’s proposed anti-LGBTQ bill.
Nevertheless, the act has sparked widespread public backlash, with numerous social media users characterizing it as disrespectful to national heritage—particularly in a nation where same-sex relationships are largely opposed.
For Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the actions of the couple underscore what he perceives as an urgent necessity for legislation to protect Ghana’s moral and cultural identity.
“We shall end this absurdity with the bill,” he asserted, reiterating his support for the contentious legislation currently under consideration in Parliament.
