Ghana’s Supreme Court is set to rule on whether public-supported schools can require students to follow a single religion, in a case involving Wesley Girls’ High School.
The school, known for its Methodist heritage, mandates chapel attendance, bans hijabs, prohibits Islamic prayer, and restricts fasting during Ramadan. The challenge argues that these rules violate students’ constitutional rights to practice their religion freely.
Wesley Girls contends that its Methodist identity is central to discipline and academic excellence, and that accommodating multiple religious practices could disrupt school life.
At stake are three critical questions: Do students carry their religious rights into school? Can public schools compel participation in religious activities? May state-funded institutions favor one faith over others?
A ruling for students would allow Wesley Girls to maintain its Christian traditions without enforcing them. A ruling for the school could create spaces where constitutional protections apply only selectively.
The case is a test of Ghana’s commitment to equality, dignity, and religious freedom in public education.
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