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Wesley Girls’ issue is not a religious fight, but abuse and bullying — Old student posits
A former student of Wesley Girls’ High School, Lawuratu Musah-Saaka, has stressed that the long-running concerns raised by some Muslim students are not about religion but about abuse and bullying that must be addressed.
Speaking in an interview at Metro TV, she recalled that the issue gained national attention in 2021 when a first-year Muslim student wrote an emotional letter to her father during Ramadan.
The letter stated that students had been told not to fast. She noted that many parents would naturally be worried if they received such a message from their child.
According to her, the matter escalated when the parent visited the school with media personnel, turning it into a major public debate.
She explained that although Wesley Girls’ is a Methodist school with its own rules and schedules, the conversation should not be reduced to a fight between Islam and Christianity.
Musah-Saaka said several old students later reached out to her with their own experiences, some of which were traumatic. She described reading messages that made her cry, adding that these concerns have existed for years but were often handled quietly because the number of Muslim students was smaller in the past.
She insisted that the real problem lies with the conduct of some members of the administration and staff, as the girls consistently mention names in their accounts.
She called for a thorough investigation so the affected students can find closure.
Musah-Saaka urged the public to stop framing the matter as a religious conflict.
She maintained that “it is fundamentally abuse and bullying” and asked authorities to focus on the stories of the students and take corrective action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
