The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has withdrawn printed copies of a Senior High School (SHS) teacher manual.
NaCCA has acknowledged that certain content on ‘Gender Identity’ in the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual did not align with Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.
A revised version, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.
According to NaCCA, all teachers in possession of hard copies of the SHS Physical Education & Health teachers’ manual to return them immediately
Speaking on Adom News on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Chairman of the NaCCA Board, Prof Vincent Assanful explained, “In the review process, we should have flagged that definition. We are undertaking some changes in the curriculum. I have instructed my Director-General that they should issue a statement to clarify and to make a point that that bit, and in fact it is not only that bit, the whole section of the definition of terms, but we will have to have a second look at that section.
“I am working on it, and I assure teachers, well-meaning Ghanaians and parents that that aspect in the review of the curriculum we will work on it,” he stated.
He added, “It was brought to my attention this morning, and honestly, I didn’t understand it well. So, I forwarded it to the Deputy Director in charge of Technical Services, who oversees curriculum development. He confirmed to me that indeed the document is from us so in terms of its authenticity, it is an authentic document which originated from us”.
“I drew the Deputy Director’s attention to the definition. It is obvious that during the preparation of the document, a subject expert reviewed it. He said he would contact the subject expert and find out how come that definition came into the document.
“He has communicated the expert’s response, but I am not convinced. I have engaged the Director-General as well, Prof. Bekoe,” he noted.
Also, NaCCA, in a statement, has indicated that there has been a revised version of the manual, reflecting national values and biological understanding, has now been released.
NaCCA, in its statement distinction between the official SHS curriculum and teacher support materials, adding that the curriculum itself contains no LGBTQ-related content.
Following a comprehensive internal review, NaCCA determined that the specific definition of “Gender Identity” contained within the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual for Senior High School was not reflective of Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.
A revised version of the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual, aligned with national values and biological understanding, has been released and is accessible to the public and teachers”.
The statement further added, “The Government of Ghana has no intention to promote, endorse, or introduce LGBTQ content at any level of the educational system,” the council said. “Our curriculum remains firmly anchored in the socio-cultural fabric of Ghana, constitutional principles, and child-centred development goals”, NaCCA stated.
Meanwhile, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, has accused the John Mahama-led NDC government of mischievously and deliberately smuggled LGBTQ agenda into the curriculum.
In a post on his official X page on Tuesday, January 13, Rev Ntim Fordjour accused the government of printing and distributing teacher manuals and other teaching and learning materials (TLMs) that promote LGBTQ-related content in schools.
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