DR. MATTHEW OPOKU Prempeh (NAPO), the running mate of the NPP, has sparked controversy with his recent assertions. During a campaign event in Kumasi-Bantama, NAPO falsely claimed that the NDC, under Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa’s leadership developed a curriculum that included Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) with LGBTQ+ content for school children.
Furthermore, he alleged that church leaders and Imams were assigned to influence teachers in teaching this subject.
This baseless accusation against Okudzeto Ablakwa is a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation and create unnecessary division within Ghanaian society. It’s essential to set the record straight.
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) aims to provide scientifically accurate information about human development, sexuality, reproduction, and healthy relationships. However, NAPO’s actions suggest a deliberate attempt to conflate CSE with LGBTQ+ ideologies, fueling unnecessary controversy and divisiveness.
The backlash was intensified when a textbook, intended for testing, was discovered to have LGBTQ+ content under NAPO, the then Minister of Education.
This incident raises serious concerns about NAPO’s intentions and commitment to Ghana’s cultural and social values under his ministry.
NAPO’s actions have significant implications. He contributes to a growing climate of homophobia in Ghana, where LGBTQ+ individuals already face severe discrimination and persecution. By politicizing CSE, NAPO jeopardizes the provision of accurate and comprehensive information to young people, leaving them vulnerable to misinformation and harm.
It is important to recognize the harm caused by NAPO’s misinformation and hold leaders accountable for promoting factual information and respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. We must demand accuracy, promote inclusivity, and empower young people to think critically.
The Ghanaian public deserves truth and transparency, not divisive politics and misinformation. It’s time to focus on the real issues affecting our nation rather than fabricating controversies for political gain.
NAPO and NPP Never again.
Ahmed Mohammed Gedel,
Former NDC Technical Advisor on Biometric and NDC Rep@ IPAC & UNDP-Ghana
Source: Nationaltymes.com
