Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) is facing a lawsuit for allegedly restricting Muslim students' ability to practice their religion.

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The suit, brought by Ghanaian citizen Sahfic Osman, accuses the school of consistently blocking Muslim students from engaging in religious activities.

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The plaintiff is requesting several legal rulings, including a declaration that the school’s policy against Islamic practices violates the 1992 Constitution.

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“A declaration that the 1st defendant’s policy compelling and requiring the practice of a compulsory school religion in a public school is contrary to and inconsistent with Articles 21(1) (b) (c) and Article 26.”

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“A declaration that the limitations on Muslim students in 1st defendant school undermines the welfare of Muslim students under international human rights of the child cognizable under Article 33(5) of the constitution of Ghana, 1992.”

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The plaintiff is also requesting a court order for the Ghana Education Service to create and implement guidelines that are in line with the Constitution, regulating religious practices and observances in all public schools in Ghana.

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