Effia MP Isaac Boamah-Nyarko has warned that too much talk about the Wesley Girls’ Senior High School religious case could cause unneeded fights between faiths. He said no student should ever be made to change their beliefs.
His words come after the Supreme Court told Wesley Girls’ SHS to answer a suit by lawyer Shafic Osman. Osman says the school stops Muslim students from following their faith.
The case has started a big national talk on religious tolerance and what schools should allow.
On Channel One TV’s The Big Issue on Saturday, November 29, Boamah-Nyarko said the debate can make people think there is a big Christian-Muslim problem, but there is not.
“We are not in a religious crisis. Stretching one or two issues creates confusion like there is a battle between Christians and Muslims,” he said.
He added that schools are for learning, not forcing religion. “Kids go to school mainly for academic training. No school should force anyone to switch faith,” he stated.
On Tuesday, November 25, the Supreme Court gave Wesley Girls’ 14 days to reply. The school must explain its rules and any limits on Muslim students.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu also said no student should be stopped from their religion. All learners’ rights must be protected.
