The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), together with the Ministry of Education, has moved to withdraw a section of a teacher support manual and release a revised version, following public concern over content related to gender identity.
In a press release signed by the Director-General, Prof. Samuel O. Ofori Bekoe, the Council denied recent allegations that LGBTQ-related content had been introduced into Ghana’s Senior High School curriculum.
It reiterated that the approved national curriculum contains no such material.
The controversy centred on a specific definition within the Year 2 Physical Education and Health (Elective) Teacher Manual, a supplementary guide developed in 2024 to aid teachers implementing the new SHS curriculum introduced last academic year.
NaCCA clarified a critical distinction, noting that Teacher Manuals are optional support resources and do not constitute the mandatory curriculum itself.
Following a comprehensive internal review, the Council determined that the definition of “Gender Identity” in the manual was “not reflective of Ghanaian culture, norms, and values.”
As a result, a revised version of the manual, which NaCCA states is aligned with national values and biological understanding, has been published online. The public and teachers can access it at https://bit.ly/4jGMvyH.
“The Ministry of Education and NaCCA state unequivocally that the Government of Ghana has no intention to promote, endorse, or introduce LGBTQ content at any level of the educational system,” the release affirmed. “Our curriculum remains firmly anchored in the socio-cultural fabric of Ghana.”
Steps are now being taken to retrieve the printed copies of the old manual from circulation. All future updates to educational resources will be reflected on the official curriculum portal, www.curriculumresources.edu.gh.
Signed by the Director-General, Prof. Samuel O. Ofori Bekoe, the statement expressed gratitude for public vigilance while urging stakeholders to base discussions on verified facts. It reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to a transparent and value-based education system.
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