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Reverend John Ntim Fordjour

Also known as: Rev. John Ntim Fordjour · Rev. Fordjour · Mr. Fordjour · Mr Fordjour · Honourable John Ntim Fordjour

Reverend John Ntim Fordjour — Assin South Member of Parliament who called for investigations into the Karnival Kingdom Festival's public nudity in April 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. cording to the Council, it supports calls for “a full, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event, including the granting of permits and the deployment of security personnel,” a position it said had also been echoed by John Ntim Fordjour

    Joy Online

    Christian Council of Ghana condemns Karnival Kingdom festival conduct
  3. April 2026
Society

Christian Council condemns public nudity at Karnival Kingdom Festival

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The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned acts of public nudity at the Karnival Kingdom Festival held April 22–28, saying the conduct violates Ghanaian law and undermines the country's moral and cultural values. The Council also expressed concern over reports that participants engaged in such acts received police protection, and called for a full investigation into the event's circumstances.

18 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Christian Council condemns public nudity at Karnival Kingdom Festival

    The Christian Council of Ghana has condemned acts of public nudity at the Karnival Kingdom Festival held April 22–28, saying the conduct violates Ghanaian law and undermines the country's moral and cultural values. The Council also expressed concern over reports that participants engaged in such acts received police protection, and called for a full investigation into the event's circumstances.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Tourism Ministry denies approval for Karnival Kingdom Festival

    The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts stated it did not receive any communication regarding the Karnival Kingdom Festival (April 22–28, 2026) and neither endorsed, sanctioned, nor authorised the event. The Ministry acknowledged public concerns about culturally unacceptable materials circulated on social media and emphasised the importance of adhering to regulatory procedures for public events.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Catholic Bishops demand probe into Karnival Kingdom festival nudity

    The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for an immediate investigation into the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra last month, citing public nudity and the role of state institutions in permitting and securing the event. The Bishops questioned which authorities approved permits and authorised police deployment, describing the scenes as an eyesore that undermined Ghanaian values and breached the country's laws.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Catholic Bishops condemn nudity at Karnival Kingdom festival

    The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has condemned public nudity displays at the Karnival Kingdom Festival (April 22–28), calling them offensive and unlawful, and has demanded an independent investigation into police oversight at the event.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Catholic Bishops praise Ntim Fordjour on Karnival festival investigation call

    Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference commended MP John Ntim Fordjour for calling for investigations into public nudity and other scenes at the Karnival Kingdom Festival held in Accra from April 22–28, 2026. The Conference condemned the festival as an affront to Ghanaian values and law, and questioned whether state institutions, including police, facilitated rather than prevented the misconduct.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Catholic Bishops demand probe into Karnival Kingdom Festival activities

    Ghana's Catholic Bishops' Conference has called for investigations into the Karnival Kingdom Festival (held April 22–28, 2026) over alleged public nudity and what it termed failures by state institutions, noting that police presence at the event raised concerns about official oversight.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. MP demands investigation into Accra Carnival indecent scenes

    Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into the Accra Carnival in Osu, describing events as "grossly indecent" and alleging state-sanctioned inappropriate behaviour. He questioned the role of Ghana Police Service and called for investigations into the potential involvement of the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MP Agbana criticises satire defence in Ntim-Maxine defamation dispute

    Ketu North MP Edem Agbana has criticised Angel Maxine's lawyers' use of satire as a defence against defamation claims from John Ntim Fordjour, saying individuals cannot damage someone's credibility through statements and then claim satire as protection. Agbana stressed that freedom of expression does not justify defaming others and urged the matter be resolved through legal channels.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Angel Maxine rejects retraction demand over controversial videos

    Lawyers for musician and activist Angel Maxine have rejected a retraction and apology demand from MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour's counsel, arguing that her comments were satire and political commentary on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill and constitute fair comment on a matter of public interest.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. MP's lawyers demand apology for social media defamation claims

    Lawyers for Assin South MP John Ntim Fordjour have demanded that social media user Angel Maxine retract and apologize for statements published on Instagram, TikTok and X alleging the MP is gay and had a relationship with her, which the lawyers describe as false and without factual basis. The legal team warned of legal action if the demands are not met within seven days from April 27, 2026.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Assin South MP demands retraction of defamatory social media claims

    Lawyers for Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Assin South MP, have issued a formal demand for retraction and apology to Angel Maxine over defamatory statements circulated on social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and X, in which she allegedly claimed he had engaged in same-sex relations with her. The MP's legal team denies the allegations entirely, states he has no connection to the musician, and argues the statements have caused serious reputational harm.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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