The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Professor Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, has pushed back against comments made by Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, about the relevance of LGBTQ issues in Ghana.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu had said that LGBTQ+ rights are not a major priority for most Ghanaians, emphasizing that the government is focused on more pressing socio-economic challenges.
Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, April 7, Mr Kwakye Ofosu noted that the issue does not rank among the top concerns of ordinary citizens.
“This is not a major issue. It’s another waste of time. You know, NPP, they specialise in wasting the time of everybody,” he stated.
He questioned why the matter should dominate national discourse when many citizens are more concerned about livelihoods and economic survival.
“When Ghanaians wake up in the morning, their focus is on how to get to work, how to earn a salary, and how to make ends meet. Is that bill the number one priority of every Ghanaian? It is not. It has no meaning,” he argued.
In response to the comments on Wednesday, April 8, Prof Asamoah-Gyadu took to Facebook to question the basis of the Minister’s claim, asking pointedly, “Which Ghanaians? So which Ghanaian is this minister referring to here?”.
He further demanded evidence to support the statement, highlighting the absence of credible data or public surveys on the matter.
“In any case, did we miss a poll on this issue? If your position has changed, just clarify. Don’t underestimate the public’s intelligence. Please be reasonable,” he wrote.
