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Satire Claim of MP Affair Sparks Ghana Anti-LGBTQ Bill Debate

5/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Angel Maxine presented her claimed affair with MP John Ntim Fordjour as satire protesting Ghana’s pending anti-LGBTQ bill.
John Ntim Fordjour denied the relationship and demanded a retraction of Maxine’s claim.
Maxine’s lawyers said the videos were satire meant to show how the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill could spur false accusations.
The bill would criminalize queer affection, clothing, advocacy and force citizens to report suspected LGBTQ people.

History

Historical Context

Uganda’s anti-gay legislation began with the 2014 Anti-Homosexuality Act, introduced by MP David Bahati, signed by President Yoweri Museveni and annulled, then revived in 2023 with penalties up to life imprisonment and a 20-year term for “promotion”. Ghana’s 2024 Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill copies that model, prompting activist Angel Maxine’s video and warnings from Human Rights Watch that aid could be jeopardized.

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Story summary

Angel Maxine presented her claimed affair with MP John Ntim Fordjour as satire protesting Ghana’s pending anti-LGBTQ bill.
John Ntim Fordjour denied the relationship and demanded a retraction of Maxine’s claim.
Maxine’s lawyers said the videos were satire meant to show how the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill could spur false accusations.
The bill would criminalize queer affection, clothing, advocacy and force citizens to report suspected LGBTQ people.

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