Prophet Kofi Oduro Strongly Challenges Mahama To Sign LGBTQ+ Bill
This is where the conversation is getting heated, and frankly, uncomfortable for some people. Because someone came out to say the LGBTQ+ matter should not be politicized. Fine. That sounds nice. That sounds calm. That sounds statesmanlike. But Ghanaians are asking a very simple question: if it should not be politicized, then why did you join the political fray in 2024? You cannot be part of the fire when it is burning and then suddenly become a firefighter when the flames rise. That is the concern people are raising, and they are not taking it lightly. They are, as we say, “taking him to the cleaners.”
Call To The Religious Bodies On LGBTQ+
Lawrence Tetteh. He is a man of conviction. He is not someone who can be easily swayed or cornered. And that is why many people are holding their breath, waiting. They believe strongly that he will rise to the occasion and make a much stronger statement on this matter. Not because he is a bishop. Not because of titles. But because of responsibility. Because let’s be honest: people can lose faith in politicians any day. It happens all the time. But they cannot afford to lose faith in the clergy. Once that trust is broken, it is difficult to restore. That is why the expectations on him—and others like him- are extremely high.
Charles Agyinasare.
A mighty voice in Accra. A man who has already shown where he stands. We all remember the moment, standing at his altar with Sam George, praying over him, anointing him, pouring what people referred to as “American oil” on his head, and declaring that he would win this fight. That was not neutrality. That was conviction. He has spoken before, boldly, against government positions on this LGBTQ+ issue. And from what many know about him, he is not a man who speaks out of convenience. He speaks out of belief. Yes, people say he is close to John Dramani Mahama. Yes, they say he has relationships within that circle.
But the expectation now is simple: call your friend and put him back on the straight and narrow. Because of this, to many, it is not just about culture. It is not just about Ghanaian identity. It is spiritual. It is doctrinal. It is about the word of God. And so, the pressure is not stopping there. People are calling on Reverend Sosu, insisting he will not stay quiet for long. They believe he is not the kind of person who bows to political pressure.
Then comes Sam Korankye Ankrah.
A man many describe as deeply principled. A man whose work within the body of Christ speaks for itself. People who know him say he does not bend easily. And because of that, they are confident that he will speak, and when he does, it will carry weight. This is not about friendships. This is not about political alliances. As some have put it bluntly, this is about the destiny of Ghana. This is about the fate of the state.
And so, Reverend Ankrah, people are watching. They are waiting.
Then there is Stephen Wengam, often referred to as Pastor Wengam, President of the Assemblies of God Church, an institution closely associated with President Mahama. People trust that he, too, will speak. That he will not sit on the fence. That he will make a clear, unmistakable position known. Alongside him is Apostle Eric Nyamekye and the broader leadership of the Church of Pentecost. Many are already predicting that this Sunday will be decisive, that from pulpits across the country, strong messages will be delivered.
And then comes Kofi Oduro, who has already spoken. After facing backlash and accusations of silence, people are asking him, “Why are you quiet now? Is it because your hands are full? “Is it because you are observing table manners?” he responded. And he did not mince words. He made it clear: long before this government came into power, he stated his position. And that position has not changed. He said it plainly: no matter who is in government, LGBTQ+ people will not be accepted. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not under any administration.
He addressed the President directly, reminding him of past assurances and insisting that this issue was a priority then, and must remain a priority now. And then came the call to action.
If they need to march to the Jubilee House, they will march. If they need to demonstrate, they will demonstrate. If they need to raise their voices, they will raise them. His message was simple: pass the legislation. He even invoked scripture, quoting the biblical position to reinforce his stance, insisting that for him, this is not politics; it is doctrine.
So, where does this leave Ghana? Right now, at a crossroads. Because this is no longer just a political debate. It is a test of consistency, a test of conviction, and for many, a test of spiritual leadership. The politicians are being watched.
But more importantly, the clergy are being watched. And in the coming days, Ghanaians expect not silence… but clarity.
