Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of hypocrisy in its handling of the LGBTQ+ issue.

According to him, the NDC, while in opposition, deceived Ghanaians by pretending to prioritise the fight against LGBTQ+ activities in order to gain public trust and win political power.

However, he argues that the party has now refused to give the matter any attention.

Ahiagbah alleged that the party, led by President John Dramani Mahama, misled the clergy and the public, describing them as “scammers.”

Ahiagbah took to his social media page on April 1, 2026, to share an old footage of President Mahama and some NDC members advocating for the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which sought to criminalise LGBTQ+ activities.

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He criticised the President’s recent comment that LGBTQ+ issues are not a priority at the moment.

“President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are first-class scammers. They deceived the clergy and Ghanaians into believing they were anti-LGBTQ just to win political power. Now, President Mahama claims that anti-LGBTQ+ is not a priority.

“He states, ‘Anti-LGBTQ is not the most important issue.’ This is dishonesty on steroids. I hope the clergy will be brave enough to call out the President. Please listen to President Mahama’s position on LGBTQ+ in opposition and in power. What do you call this honesty or dishonesty? SAD!” he wrote.

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

Mahama noted that Ghana’s ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ issues, though important, should not overshadow the country’s urgent development challenges.

He emphasised that the nation continues to face pressing concerns, including access to education, healthcare, jobs, and other basic needs, which must remain the government’s top priority.

Meanwhile, the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill has been laid before Parliament for consideration for a second time.

Following its First Reading on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin referred the bill to the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee for further scrutiny and reporting.

Speaking in the House, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga explained the delay in presenting the bill.

“The reason why this bill delayed and is being presented today is because the technical processes were being undertaken under the guidance of the Right Honourable Speaker,” he stated.

The bill was first referred to the Office of the Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice on January 28, 2025, following the inauguration of the Ninth Parliament.

The Attorney-General’s Office submitted its observations on April 7, 2025, which were subsequently forwarded to the bill’s sponsors.

It was later reviewed by the Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Private Members’ Motions, which unanimously recommended that the legislation be introduced in the House.

The proposed law seeks to criminalise activities associated with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons.

Sponsored by 10 Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides, the bill enjoys bipartisan support.

President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are first-class scammers. They deceived the clergy and Ghanaians into believing they are anti-LGBTQ to win political power. Now, as President Mahama claims, Anti-LGBTQ+ is not a priority. He states, "Anti-LGBTQ+ is not the most important… pic.twitter.com/5NtuFTKjuC

— Richard Ahiagbah (@RAahiagbah) April 1, 2026