Rev Canon Dr Confidence Bansah, Founder of the Centre for Religion and Public Life (CRPL) and lecturer in Religion and Human Values at the University of Cape Coast, has questioned the relevance of prioritising LGBTQ+ legislation at a time when many Ghanaians are grappling with economic hardship.

In a social media post on April 2, 2026, Rev Bansah challenged the government to refocus its attention on issues that directly affect citizens’ livelihoods, including poverty, healthcare, education and job creation.

“Must the president be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation?” he asked.

He stressed that many families struggle daily to meet basic needs.

Rev. Canon Bansah warns politicians declaring stance on LGBT+

According to him, it is misplaced for policymakers to dedicate time and public resources to debating the controversial bill while ordinary citizens face rising living costs and limited access to essential services.

Rev Bansah also criticised Members of Parliament sponsoring the bill, accusing them of being disconnected from the realities of their constituents.

“Would LGBTQ+ law put food and drink on our tables? Pay people’s school fees? Supply hospitals with equipment and drugs? Construct roads or create jobs for the youth?” he quizzed.


He maintained that national priorities should centre on improving living standards, including access to clean water, better roads and employment opportunities, rather than what he described as less urgent concerns.

Despite his criticism, Rev Bansah expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, noting that the President has demonstrated commitment to the welfare of Ghanaians and is on a path toward economic growth.

His comment follows a different perspective advanced by Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Religion and Human Development at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on April 1, 2026, Rev Opuni-Frimpong urged President Mahama to make the LGBTQ+ bill a top priority, arguing that the matter goes beyond politics and touches on Ghana’s moral conscience.

He described the issue as a “matter of the heart” that deserves urgent attention and called on the President to honour commitments made ahead of the elections.

Rev Opuni-Frimpong recalled that while in opposition, President Mahama had criticised the administration of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for failing to act decisively on the bill.

“For the sake of trust and confidence that Ghanaians had in him, the President must make the LGBTQ+ Bill a priority and honour his promise to Ghanaians,” he said.

He further noted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had assured Ghanaians that passing the bill would not be difficult if given the mandate to govern, adding that many citizens are now watching closely to see whether those promises will be fulfilled.

What do Ghanaians stand to gain if the president makes LGBTQ+ a top priority of government? Must the president be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation? We know how ordinary Ghanaians are suffering.

— Rev. Canon Dr. Confidence Bansah (@DrBansah) April 2, 2026