Ghana’s online space is divided after the Attorney General’s office defended the religious policies of Wesley Girls’ Senior High School.
According to the Attorney General, mission-founded schools retain the right to maintain aspects of their religious identity.
The submission argues that such rules are part of the schools’ long-standing practices and that Wesley Girls has a right to practice its religion.
His position is contained in a detailed response to a lawsuit filed by Ghanaian citizen and lawyer, Shafic Osman, who is asking the court to declare certain school practices discriminatory against Muslim students.
Following the AG’s response, the Methodist Church Ghana shared a post emphasizing the AG’s position.
The news has generated mixed reactions on X among Ghanaians, with users arguing on whether the schools’ rules amount to religious discrimination or legitimate institutional policy.
Some users argue that the school was established by a religious body, is not fully state-funded, and should therefore retain the right to enforce rules consistent with their founding principles.
Others insist the AG’s defence is unacceptable, arguing that once a school accepts public funding and admits students placed by the state, it should follow the laws of religious freedom and equality.
Another view emerging online suggests that the solution may lie in the placement process itself.
Some Ghanaians believe parents should avoid selecting schools with strict religious codes if those rules conflict with their personal beliefs, rather than pushing institutions to modify their policies.
