The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called for a comprehensive review and audit of curriculum development processes following the alleged inclusion of LGBTQ-related content in a physical education and health teacher’s manual for year two senior high schools.
GCBC described the situation as “intentional” and deeply concerning.
In a press release issued on Friday, January 16, 2026, the Bishops noted the curriculum developed for our school must reflect the country’s cultural, moral and constitutional values.
It suggested that the manual is inconsistent with Ghana’s “cultural, biological, and moral understanding of the human person.”
The Catholic bishops explained that the audit will prevent similar occurrences in the future.
“We call for a comprehensive review of curriculum development and editorial processes, with particular attention to transparency, accountability, and value alignment,” the statement said.
GCBC commended the Council for withdrawing the material and issuing a revised manual aligned with national norms and values.
But was quick to add that what happened exposed deeper systemic weaknesses.
“Nevertheless, we remain convinced that this incident reveals deeper weaknesses in oversight, consultation, and value alignment within curriculum development processes,” the statement said, adding that public trust in education depends on transparency, accountability, and fidelity to constitutional and moral principles.
The Conference revealed that it has prepared a position paper on the matter, which will be formally submitted to the Government, NaCCA, the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service.
Meanwhile, GCBC has proposed the institutionalisation of regular stakeholder dialogue involving parents, teachers, religious bodies, traditional authorities and education experts, as well as the establishment of ethical oversight committees to vet materials dealing with sensitive issues such as personal identity, relationships and sexuality.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
