The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Assin South,  Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has reiterated his concerns about the revised Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual for Senior High Schools, insisting that the document remains problematic despite claims that it has been reviewed.

Speaking on Ghana Yɛnsom on Accra 100.5 FM, hosted by Chief Jerry Forson, the MP argued that the revised manual still contains content he considers inappropriate for students at the senior high school level.

He pointed to definitions of terms such as sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, and sexual rights, which he said raise serious concerns for parents and guardians.

Rev. Fordjour challenged the public to independently examine the revised manual and judge whether they would be comfortable with their children being taught such concepts.

He questioned whether parents from all walks of life—traders, farmers, teachers, and professionals—would approve of the material being used in classrooms.

According to him, the manual promotes ideas that suggest sex is determined by hormones, feelings, or sexual pleasure, rather than by biological factors.

He maintained that under Ghana’s Constitution and established scientific understanding, sex is determined by chromosomes—male (XY) and female (XX)—and not by personal emotions or hormonal variations.

The MP further expressed concern that discussions around sexual pleasure and hormonal levels could confuse students about their identity.

He cited examples which, in his view, could lead students to believe that changes in hormone levels might justify changing one’s gender.

Rejecting claims that his stance is politically motivated, Rev. Fordjour stressed that his concerns transcend partisan lines. “This is not about NPP or NDC,” he said, adding that the issue is about protecting the future of the country and safeguarding the moral and intellectual development of students.

He also alleged that earlier calls for the withdrawal of the material to allow for broader stakeholder consultation and a more thorough review were ignored, with authorities insisting that the revised version should be accepted without further engagement.

Based on these concerns, the Assin South MP argued that the content amounts to an attempt to introduce LGBTQ+ concepts into the school system.

He further referenced proposals he claimed were submitted by the NDC’s Constitutional Review Committee, which he alleged sought to incorporate LGBTQ+-related provisions into the Constitution.

Rev. Fordjour called for renewed public dialogue and scrutiny, urging stakeholders to re-examine the manual to ensure that educational content aligns with Ghana’s constitutional values and cultural context.