Rev. Christian Andrews (Kyiri Abosom) Urges Focus on Development Over LGBTQ+ Debate

Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly known as Kyiri Abosom, founder of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), has called on national leaders and stakeholders to shift attention away from the ongoing LGBTQ+ debate and prioritize Ghana’s socio-economic development.

Speaking on the place of LGBTQ+ issues in Ghanaian society, Rev. Andrews argued via zoom interview on Kessben TV’s Digest, that the matter is not an urgent national priority and should not dominate public discourse at this time.

According to him, the country faces more pressing challenges, including unemployment, infrastructure deficits, and economic growth.

“We must focus on developmental projects and job creation. That is what Ghana truly needs now,” he stated.

Rev. Andrews further emphasized that the President should be allowed to concentrate on his mandate without being pressured to take immediate action on the controversial LGBTQ+ bill. He expressed strong support for the President, urging citizens to rally behind efforts aimed at national development.

“The President must focus on building the nation. We should support him fully instead of diverting attention to issues that are not critical at this moment,” he added.

On the issue of education, the GUM founder cautioned against the inclusion of LGBTQ+ topics in school curricula. He stressed the importance of instilling discipline and responsibility in children, arguing that moral upbringing is key to shaping future generations.

Rev. Andrews also framed the debate as a matter of personal choice, referencing biblical teachings in Deuteronomy 30:15, 19 “See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction”

“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live” to support his position.

He suggested that society should encourage what he described as “responsible and moral decisions” among citizens.

In a controversial remark, he indicated that he would prefer discussions around alternative family structures, including polygamy, where men would be encouraged to marry as many as 10 women rather than continued focus on LGBTQ+ matters.

The comments come amid ongoing national conversations about the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, which has drawn mixed reactions from political actors, civil society groups, and international observers.

Rev. Andrews concluded by reiterating the need for unity and a collective focus on policies that will improve livelihoods and drive national progress.