1+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) University of Ghana Law Lecturer, Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, has called for a balanced approach to managing religious practices in senior high schools, arguing that institutions must respect students" constitutional freedoms. The renewed conversation on religious rights follows a Supreme Court directive ordering Wesley Girls" Senior High School to officially respond to allegations in a suit filed by private legal practitioner Shafic Osman. The suit claims the school prevents Muslim students from practising aspects of their faith. Speaking on Channel One TV"s The Big Issue on Saturday, November 29, Prof. Appiagyei-Atua said schools must avoid imposing a particular religious identity on students, stressing the need for policies that promote inclusion. He explained that while mission schools may have traditions rooted in their founding denominations, they also have a responsibility to ensure that students of other faiths can freely observe their fundamental…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (320+ words) The Methodist Church of Ghana has strongly rejected allegations of religious discrimination at Wesley Girls High School (WGHS), insisting the school's long-standing traditions are lawful, inclusive, and vital for maintaining unity and discipline. In a statement released on Friday, November 28, the Church addressed reports of a Supreme Court suit, Shafic Osman v. The Board of Governors, Attorney-General & Ghana Education Service. Although it has not yet been formally notified, the Church said it is taking steps to obtain official records to enable its legal team to respond appropriately. The Church emphasised that claims portraying WGHS as a "public school" engaging in discriminatory practices are unfounded. Since its founding in 1836 by Harriet Wrigley, the school has pursued a mission of developing the "Head, Heart and Hand" of the girl-child without regard to race, religion, creed, or background. The Church also clarified that government…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (871+ words) In the heart of Ghana, a nation celebrated for its peace and constitutional guarantee of freedom of worship, a recurring conflict threatens our social fabric. The recent debates surrounding some Christian-founded schools, where Muslim students face restrictions on religious practices like fasting and prayer, are more than just isolated incidents. They are a symptom of a deeper issue'a wake-up call that demands introspection, wisdom, and decisive action from the Muslim community itself. The Sting of Intolerance There is no disputing the profound disappointment and sense of religious intolerance that such prohibitions evoke. The Quranic injunction, "There is no compulsion in religion" (2:256), is a cornerstone of our faith. To be prevented from fulfilling a fundamental pillar like fasting in Ramadan, or from praying, feels like a denial of a basic constitutional and spiritual right. The concern that such practices might "influence…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago (283+ words) The Vice Chairman of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance, Rev. Stephen Wengam, has urged women leaders across Africa to prioritise soul-winning and spearhead an aggressive drive for church planting as the World Assemblies of God Fellowship pursues its MM33 vision'planting one million churches by 2033. The initiative commemorates the 2000th year of the ascension of Jesus Christ. Rev. Wengam encouraged women to adopt creative strategies to draw souls to Christ and expand the church's reach. He made the appeal at the opening ceremony of the maiden Women Leaders Conference, held in Accra, Ghana, from November 2427, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoah Fetteh. Hosted by the Women Commission of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance, the event has drawn delegates from 20 countries, including Ghana, as well as the wives of seven General Superintendents. The Special Guest of Honour, Minister for Gender, Children and…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago (322+ words) The Deputy Director in charge of Conflict Management at the National Peace Council, Frank Wilson Bodza, has clarified that while mission schools may provide spaces for students of various faiths to worship, students are still required to adhere to the institutions" dress codes. His comments follow a Supreme Court directive to Wesley Girls" Senior High School to respond to a lawsuit filed by private legal practitioner Shafic Osman, who alleges that Muslim students are restricted from practising certain aspects of their religion. Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Wednesday, November 26, Mr. Bodza referred to an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed after the Peace Council engaged heads of mission schools across different religious denominations to address such issues. He stated that the MoU clearly indicates that students are not allowed to construct their own religious structures on campus. "Mission-base schools…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago (511+ words) Hon Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, delivering a speech at the 29th National Banking and Ethics Conference The Ghana Catholic Bishops" Conference has expressed strong disappointment with recent comments by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, cautioning schools against infringing on students" rights to practice their religion. The Conference said the minister"s remarks were unnecessary and risked reopening tensions that religious bodies have recently resolved. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the education minister warned that no child should be prevented from practising their chosen religion, emphasising that the rights of every Ghanaian student must be protected regardless of faith. He stressed that the Ministry would not tolerate any infringement on students" religious rights. His comments followed a Supreme Court directive asking Wesley Girls" Senior High School to respond to allegations that it restricts Muslim students from observing aspects of their…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago (455+ words) The Ghana Catholic Bishops" Conference and the Christian Council of Ghana have defended the right of Christian mission schools to preserve their religious identity and practices. This comes at a time when national attention is focused on legal challenges involving the rights of Muslim students in mission schools, including the ongoing case against Wesley Girls" Senior High School. The Supreme Court has permitted Democracy Hub to join the case against Wesley Girls" Senior High School as amicus curiae. The case, brought by lawyer Shafic Osman, alleges that the school prevents Muslim students from praying, fasting and observing other religious duties. The Court has ordered Wesley Girls" to respond formally to the claims within 14 days. But Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has rejected allegations of discrimination at Wesley Girls", arguing that as a Methodist institution, the school has the right to enforce…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (484+ words) The Presidential Envoy for Inter-Faith and Ecumenical Bodies, Hon. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, together with members of his committee, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, at his residence. Addressing the Chief Imam, Hon. Afriyie Ankrah conveyed the warmest greetings of President John Dramani Mahama and the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah. He noted that the Mahama administration holds in high esteem the pivotal role played by the Chief Imam in fostering peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians, a harmony he described as a rare blessing not enjoyed by many nations. According to the Presidential Envoy, the Chief Imam remains "a gift from God to Ghana, and the purpose of the visit was to encourage and appreciate him for his continuous efforts in deepening national unity. He referenced Luke 10:2537 and relevant verses from…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) The Women's Ministry of the Church of Pentecost, Weija Area, is hosting its Virtuous Ladies Conference and Inauguration today at the PIWC West-Hills auditorium. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. under the theme "Unleashed for Impact: Virtuous Ladies Possessing Their Spheres," inspired by Deuteronomy 11:24 and Acts 1:8. The conference aims to encourage and prepare young women to take up their roles confidently and make positive contributions in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Several church leaders and ministers are expected to take part in the programme. The Weija Area Head, Apostle Isaac Anim Amatey, and his wife, Mrs. Joyce Amatey, will be in attendance. Deaconess Philomina Mereku, National Women's Ministry Director, Pastor Philip Pascal Asiedu of PIWC West-Hills, Area Women's Leader Deaconess Theresa Boamah, and Deaconess Linda Mante will also participate. Minister Sarah Appiah is scheduled to minister at the event. Organisers say the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (299+ words) Tension is mounting in the Ho Zongo community following the rejection of Alhaji Muniru's endorsement as the Volta Regional Chief Imam by a section of the youth. His appointment by the Asogli State and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council has reignited a longstanding leadership dispute that began after the passing of the former regional imam, Alhaji Hamza Danjuma. A faction within the community is instead backing the former deputy imam, Sheikh Alfa Anas, insisting he is the rightful successor. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, November 20, Vice Youth Leader of Ho Zongo, Abdul Rasak Abubakar, condemned what he called political and traditional interference and urged state authorities to act swiftly to ensure fairness and restore calm. "We, the members of the Ho Central Zongo community, vow to challenge the decision with our last drop of blood to resist any attempt…...