Sam Goerge fires AIDS Commisssion for sharing lubricants to gays in Ghana

• Samuel Nartey George has criticised the Ghana AIDS Commission for distributing lubricants to men who have sex with men, questioning its relevance to HIV prevention.

• He argued that public health resources should be redirected to other urgent needs, including maternal healthcare and hospital support.

• The issue has sparked debate, as health experts maintain such interventions are part of global HIV prevention strategies, while political tensions around LGBTQ policies in Ghana continue to grow.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has criticised the Ghana AIDS Commission over what he described as the distribution of lubricants to men who have sex with men.

Speaking during parliamentary deliberations on the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, Sam George argued that the allocation of such resources was misplaced and should instead be directed to more pressing healthcare needs. 

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He questioned the rationale behind the intervention, insisting that limited public funds must be prioritised differently.

He said:

The Minister further stressed that public health investments should be redirected, adding:

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Parliament is reconsidering the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, a proposed law that has generated intense debate both locally and internationally over its implications for rights and public health policy.

The Ghana AIDS Commission, established under Act 938, is mandated to coordinate the country’s response to HIV and AIDS, including prevention strategies targeted at high-risk populations. 

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The debate has been further intensified by the reintroduction of the anti-LGBTQ bill, which seeks to impose stricter restrictions on LGBTQ activities and advocacy.