Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, has said the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law was a priority for the NDC in opposition and should be a top priority for them in government.
According to the spokesperson for the Chief Imam, the Mahama government must prioritise the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law, as the expectation among the public remains high following their assurances in opposition.
Speaking on GTV on April 2, 2026, Sheikh Shaibu stated, “So, we came into the 2024 elections and 2025 with the strong hope of our current president that he will do that [sign the bill]. So, I feel what the public is feeling… But we want to say that we are not doing politics with this matter. So just as our position was strong during the former government, it remains stronger even now”.
“I would have wished that he stayed there but to say it is not a top priority… because during the campaign period, it was a priority matter. It was one of the key issues for public debate that was influencing people’s mindset about voting,” he stated.
He added, “So, Your Excellency, good morning. I mean, you are my very good brother. Old Man [Chief Imam] is my father, is your father, and that is the old man’s stance on this matter. His stance is so strong against LGBT”.
“His wish would have been that you would sign this or expedite the process before he dies. If there’s anything I can advise before the old man dies… he would wish that this thing is signed before he departs,” he added.
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu added, “So, if I can advise my very good brother, sir, president, remain courageous. Never step back. Your Christian conviction must be given the fullest of expression”.
“Just like we, who are Muslims, will also give you the backing. We should not be afraid, and I’m sure that this subject has come because of the aid that we will get or we are going to… I mean, there are a lot of things being considered,” he noted.
Also, Richard Ahiagbah, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC are first-class scammers.
The NPP Communications Director asserted that the NDC in opposition deceived the clergy and Ghanaians into believing they are anti-LGBTQ to win political power.
Richard Ahiagbah, in his post, shared an old video of President Mahama and some NDC members advocating for the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+.
In a social media page post on April 1, 2026, Richard Ahiagbah stated, “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 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!”.
However, Nana Aba Anamoah, a renowned media personality, has defended President John Dramani Mahama following his recent remarks that his government’s focus is on the basic needs of Ghanaians and not the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
According to Nana Aba, Ghanaians basic needs must always come first.
Nana Aba listed food, water, jobs and dignity as the things people actually struggle with.
In a post on X, Nana Aba Anamoah wrote, “Basic needs must always come first. Our money and energy should be channelled into what truly makes life easier for the average Ghanaian.
Food, water, jobs and dignity – those are the things people actually struggle with”.
She detailed that Ghana’s money and energy should be channelled into what truly makes life easier for the average Ghanaian.
Watch the video below:
The passing of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law was a priority for the NDC during the campaigns for election, it should be a top priority for government – Sheikh Arimiyaw Shaidu, Spokesperson for Chief Imam pic.twitter.com/GLyUbWBPi6
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) April 2, 2026