Balancing faith,discipline at Wesley Girls SHS

Dear Editor,

I AM writing to share my thoughts on the ongoing issue at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, which has attracted national attention after the Deputy Attorney General released a statement in court.

The matter is about whether Muslim students are being denied the right to freely practice their religion, and whether they are being compelled to follow practices that go against their faith.

To me, this is not just a legal issue but a question of fairness and respect in our schools.

While the Constitution guarantees every student the right to practice their faith, schools also have traditions and rules that must be respected. As the saying goes, “When you go to Rome, you do what Romans do.” If a teacher is teaching, it is not right for a student to suddenly leave for prayers. That disrupts learning.

Instead, schools should provide a clear time and place for worship, so that students can honour their faith without disturbing academic work. There is time for everything; time to learn, and time to pray.

Wesley Girls SHS can continue to uphold its Methodist heritage while also respecting the rights of Muslim students.

This compromise will protect unity and ensure that our schools remain places of both discipline and inclusion.

Princess Wonovi
Accra

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