Issues relating to LGBTQ+ rights are not a major priority for Ghanaians, according to the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who stressed that government attention remains on critical socio-economic issues.

Speaking on JoyNews on April 7, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu noted that the LGBTQ+ subject does not rank high among the priorities of ‘ordinary’ Ghanaian 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 topic should dominate national conversations when many people are more focused on their daily survival and livelihoods.

Kwakye Ofosu argued that the realities faced by citizens make the debate less significant to the average Ghanaian.

“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.

He maintained that the government’s agenda is centred on the needs of the people, including employment, education, healthcare, food security, and access to water.

The Minister of Government Communications also referred to the President’s stance, suggesting that although external groups may continue to push for action on LGBTQ+ issues, Ghana’s priorities should remain focused on the wellbeing of its citizens.

“The things that matter the most are the issues that affect the lives of Ghanaians,” he said.

He further criticised the attention given to the bill by political opponents, insisting it does not reflect the most urgent concerns of the public.

“Which president, serving or seeking to become president, should make LGBTQ+ the most important issue? Is it not about the welfare of the ordinary people?” he questioned.

Kwakye Ofosu added that there is no basis for calls demanding an apology over the President’s remarks.

“There is nothing to apologise for,” he concluded.

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