The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed an application by Wesley Girls’ High School seeking to strike out a constitutional case challenging aspects of its religious policies.
In a ruling delivered on April 29, a seven-member panel led by Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie held that the school’s Board of Governors is a legitimate party to the suit and can be sued.
The decision rejects the school’s preliminary objection, which argued that its Board lacked legal capacity and that the proper party should instead be the Trustees of the Methodist Church Ghana.
The court upheld submissions by Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai and counsel for the plaintiff, allowing the case to proceed on its merits.
Following the ruling, the court directed the school to file its response to the substantive claims within two weeks, while the case has been adjourned indefinitely.
The suit is expected to address broader constitutional issues regarding the extent to which mission schools can enforce religious rules, particularly when such policies may conflict with students’ rights.
The case continues to draw national attention amid ongoing debates about religious freedom, student welfare, and the role of faith-based institutions in Ghana’s education system.
Source: joynews
