The Association of Liberal Muslim-Ghana has issued a statement expressing disappointment and concern over the backlash faced by Shafic Kwabena Osman, who has petitioned the Supreme Court to protect the constitutional rights of Muslim students at Wesley Girls Senior High School.
The group is calling for inclusivity and religious tolerance, citing Article 21(1)(c) of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees the right to freedom of religion, and Article 17, which underscores the principle of equality and non-discrimination.
According to the statement, the lawsuit is not seeking to impose Islamic doctrine or construct a mosque at the school, but rather to ensure that Muslim students are allowed to practice their faith without fear of persecution or discrimination.
“The lawsuit is not requesting Wesley Girls to construct a mosque. It is not asking the school to become an Islamic institution. It is not asking the school to relinquish its Methodist identity. It is not asking for special privileges for Muslim students. It is not asking for Islamic doctrine to be taught in the school,” the statement read.
The group emphasized that Muslim students should be allowed to pray, fast, and observe their religious obligations without being denied, punished, or humiliated. “These are fundamental freedoms, not favors,” they said.
The Association of Liberal Muslim-Ghana is urging all Ghanaians to support the protection of fundamental rights and the dignity of Ghanaian students, regardless of their religious beliefs.
The case highlights the ongoing debate about the balance between institutional autonomy and individual rights, and the need for greater understanding and tolerance in Ghanaian society.
The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case, which has sparked widespread attention and discussion across the country.
