The Christian Council of Ghana has once again reaffirmed its unwavering opposition to LGBTQ+ advocacy and practice in the country, stressing that its stance has remained consistent across successive governments.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, on the ongoing stalemate surrounding the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill, Rev Cyril Fayose, General Secretary of the Council, explained that the institution’s position has not shifted over time.

“This is a belief that I share, which I believe the Christian Council also shares. We have always maintained a strong position against LGBTQ+ advocacy and practice in the country. We have maintained this position from a faith-based, biblical perspective, and it is not supported by our Holy scriptures," he stated.

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Rev Fayose went further to emphasise that this position is not merely political but deeply rooted in the council’s faith tradition and scriptural interpretation.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said that Ghana’s ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ issues, though important, should not overshadow the country’s more urgent development challenges.

Addressing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House on March 30, 2026, he stressed the need for restraint and respectful dialogue, describing the subject as deeply sensitive and emotionally charged.

Mahama noted that Ghana continues to face pressing concerns, including access to education, healthcare, jobs, and other basic needs, which he said must remain the government’s top priority.

“I explained during my recent engagement with the World Affairs Council that it is not the most important issue we face as a nation.

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“We are still grappling with the provisions of basic needs of education, health care, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter,” he indicated.

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