The immediate past Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Church International (FGCI), Dr Samuel Nii Noi Mensah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to clearly restate his position on LGBTQ+ issues, stressing the need for consistency, transparency and alignment with Ghana’s moral and cultural values.
In a press statement issued on April 1, 2026, Dr Mensah, who also chairs the Board of Trustees of FGCI, said such clarity would strengthen public confidence and demonstrate accountability and statesmanship in national leadership.
The call follows remarks by President Mahama during a Presidential Dialogue with Civil Society Organisations at Jubilee House in Accra on March 30, where he urged restraint and dialogue in the ongoing national debate on LGBTQ+ issues.
The President noted that while the matter was important, it was not among the country’s most pressing priorities, describing it as sensitive and emotionally charged, even in societies with long-standing liberal traditions. He further urged stakeholders to approach discussions with calm and respect for Ghana’s values.
However, Dr Mensah said that, in light of assurances given by Mr Mahama during engagements with clergy under the Mahama Fellowship ahead of the 2024 general elections, there was a need for the President to reaffirm those commitments.
“These moments were not merely political engagements; they were solemn exchanges grounded in trust, shared values, and moral responsibility.”
“As a servant of God and a leader within the Body of Christ, I consider it both a spiritual and civic duty to remind His Excellency of the sacred weight of those commitments”.
The statement said those interactions formed a basis of trust between political leadership and the religious community, with expectations that commitments made would be upheld.
“Leadership at the national level is not only administrative—it is also a matter of moral stewardship,” Bishop Mensah stated, emphasising that public pronouncements made before religious leaders and the wider public carry significant ethical weight.
He expressed concern over what he described as silence or ambiguity on LGBTQ+ matters, warning that such uncertainty could create confusion among citizens, particularly within faith-based communities, and influence societal values and the moral development of younger generations.
While acknowledging the growing global discourse on LGBTQ+ rights, Dr Mensah maintained that Ghana’s leadership must reflect the country’s cultural identity, religious beliefs and social norms.
“Ghana remains a nation firmly grounded in faith, strong family systems, and rich cultural values,” the statement noted, adding that national policies and leadership positions should align with these principles.
He therefore urged the President to provide a “clear, principled, and consistent” stance that aligns with his earlier assurances and resonates with public expectations.
“Ghana remains a nation firmly grounded in faith, strong family systems, and rich cultural values. While we acknowledge the evolving global conversations and external pressures surrounding such issues, we must also assert that national leadership ought to reflect the beliefs, traditions, and aspirations of our people.”
“At this critical time, clarity is not optional—it is essential. Silence or ambiguity on this matter risks creating uncertainty among citizens, particularly within the faith community. More importantly, it sends mixed signals to the next generation, whose moral and social formation depends largely on the values we uphold today. We carry a collective responsibility to guide and shape the future of our nation. The standards we defend now will determine the strength and character of our society tomorrow.”
“I therefore urge His Excellency to come forward with a clear, principled, and consistent position on this matter—one that aligns with his earlier assurances and reflects the moral convictions of the Ghanaian people.”
Source:
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