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No girl should be denied her religious rights- Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured Parliament that the government will not allow any practice that limits the religious freedom of schoolgirls in the country.
This comes after concerns were raised about Muslim students at Wesley Girls High School facing restrictions on their religious practices, including complaints about being prevented from fasting, challenges with prayer, and reports that they were required to take part in activities that conflicted with their faith, issues that later led to a legal challenge over alleged discrimination.
On the floor of parliament, he explained during the 2026 budget debate that the restrictions placed on some students clash with international human rights standards and provisions in the 1992 Constitution.
The minister referenced Articles 33 (5) and 26(1), which guarantee the rights of every Ghanaian child.
He noted that these rights cannot be divided or selectively applied, adding MPs must uphold those rights.
He stressed that every child must be free to practise or express a religion of her choice while in school.
He reminded the House that the Ministry of Education has a duty to protect these freedoms.
Mr Iddrisu assured MPs that the government will not support any action by any individual or institution that takes away the right of a Ghanaian girl to follow her faith.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
The summit was co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.
During the event, Mahama contributed to high-level discussions focused on energy and green transitions.
He also participated in a strategic working session aimed at strengthening African financial institutions.
Additionally, Mahama co-chaired a forward-looking dialogue on rethinking healthcare systems across the African continent.
On the sidelines of the summit, Mahama held several key bilateral engagements with global and regional leaders.
He met with Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund and António Guterres of the United Nations.
Further talks were held with the leadership of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
He also engaged with representatives from the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
These meetings reinforced Ghana’s commitment to international cooperation and sustainable development.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
