The Attorney General, Dominic Ayine, has filed a response in the Supreme Court arguing that Wesley Girls Senior High School, a Methodist institution, has the right to enforce rules consistent with its Christian heritage, even if they restrict students of other faiths. This comes after a lawsuit by lawyer Shafic Osman, who alleges the school’s policies—such as banning Muslim students from wearing hijabs or fasting during Ramadan—violate constitutional rights to religious freedom and non-discrimination (Articles 17, 21, and 26).
The AG’s defense asserts that as a faith-based school, Wesley Girls can set conduct standards aligned with its Methodist identity. However, critics, including Ghanatalk.com, argue that public funds should not support a school that privileges one religion over others. “The state should stop sponsoring the school,” the news portal stated, emphasizing that public institutions must uphold the Constitution’s inclusivity mandate.
The Supreme Court will decide if the school’s policies are lawful. The case has sparked debate on balancing religious traditions with Ghana’s constitutional protections for diversity.