NAPO accuses NDC of introducing comprehensive sex education

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is a curriculum-based process that aims to teach and learn the cognitive, emotional, physical and social aspects of sexuality. The aim was to provide children and young people with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values ​​they need to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing, develop respectful social and sexual relationships and understand their rights.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has developed guidelines for CSE, divided into modules based on age and grade level, spanning ages 4 to 18 years. These guidelines are aimed at teachers from kindergarten to high school and for community-based education of children, adolescents and young people up to 24 years of age.

The implementation of the CSE has faced several challenges, varying levels of acceptance among teachers, parents and communities, and concerns about the appropriateness of certain topics for young people. The controversy surrounding CSE has often revolved around cultural and religious sensitivities, with some stakeholders fearing that it could prematurely introduce children to sexual content.

Dr. Prempeh further claimed that the NDC strategically deployed church leaders and imams in different regions to influence teachers in the implementation of this curriculum.

The allegations were made during a campaign rally at Bantama in Kumansi on Saturday, October 5, 2024. NAPO emphasized the NPP’s commitment to protecting the educational content delivered to Ghanaian children.