Founder and leader of the Living Yahweh 7th Day Sabbath Assemblies, Apostle Okoh Agyemang, has criticised President John Mahama over his recent comments on LGBTQ+ matters.
According to Apostle Okoh, while in opposition and seeking power, the president promised Ghanaians that he would sign the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
He therefore cannot understand why progress has stalled since President Mahama assumed office.
“He is joking with the LGBTQ+ issue; the same topic that made us like him. The NPP made the same mistake and we criticised them,” he said.
Apostle Okoh condemned the president’s recent statement that LGBTQ+ is not a priority for Ghanaians at this moment.
Speaking to his congregation during the Easter Service on April 5, 2026, he insisted that because Mahama had promised Ghanaians, he must ensure the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
“We have fought about this issue in this country. We believed that when you came into power, you would sign the bill. We don’t want any long talk. What I want to ask is: who even advised the president about his recent comment?
“A university revoked your award because of LGBTQ+ and you gained fame from that. Why then would you come out to say this? Do you want people to think you are unhappy the bill is in Parliament? We will never agree to LGBTQ+,” he fumed.
He further reminded the president that during the 2024 electioneering campaign, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia also promised to sign the bill.
“During campaign Bawumia said he will sign and your Excellency, you said the same thing. So, we don’t want any long talks anymore,” he added.
Apostle Okoh also criticised the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, accusing him of being silent despite his strong opposition to LGBTQ+ issues.
He expressed disappointment that the bill has not been passed even after a year.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that Ghana’s ongoing debate on LGBTQ+ issues, though important, should not overshadow the country’s urgent development challenges.
Addressing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at the Jubilee House on March 30, 2026, he stressed the need for restraint and urged respectful dialogue, describing the subject as deeply sensitive and emotionally charged.
Mahama noted that Ghana continues to face pressing concerns, including access to education, healthcare, jobs, and other basic needs, which he said must remain the government’s top priority.
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“I explained during my recent engagement with the World Affairs Council that it is not the most important issue we face as a nation. We are still grappling with the provision of basic needs such as education, healthcare, jobs, food, clothing, and shelter,” he stated.
He urged stakeholders to channel discussions through democratic processes, guided by the Constitution, national values, and respect for human rights.
“While there are strong and differing views within our society, we believe that issues must be addressed through democratic processes, our core values, dialogue, and the rule of law,” Mahama stated.
