The Methodist Church Ghana (MCG), proprietor of Wesley Girls’ High School (WGHS), has addressed claims that the prestigious girls’ school discriminates against students of other faiths, amid a pending Supreme Court case.
In a statement issued Thursday, the Church said it was taking steps to obtain official records of the proceedings in the suit Shafic Osman v. The Board of Governors, Attorney-General & Ghana Education Service, despite not being formally notified.
“The attention of The Methodist Church Ghana…has been drawn through the media to a pending suit in the Supreme Court,” the statement said.
“We are taking steps to obtain the official records of all proceedings…to enable our legal team to take the necessary action to protect the Church’s interests.”
The Church emphasised that since its founding in 1836, WGHS has been committed to the “total development of the girl-child” and has admitted students of diverse religious backgrounds, including Muslims, Adventists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Buddhists, Hindus, Atheists, Catholics, and many others.
“All that the school requires of admitted students is respect for its traditions and adherence to an established framework carefully designed from its inception to foster unity, discipline, academic excellence, uniformity and shared experience,” the statement added.
The Church noted that the school’s Methodist character remains unchanged despite government assistance received since the 1960s.
It further cited the school’s motto, “Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow the King,” and the first stanza of the WGHS hymn.
“We build our school on thee, O Lord,
To thee we bring our common need…”
The Church also highlighted a collaborative framework developed with other mission schools and faith-based organisations in 2024 to ensure the peaceful coexistence of students from different religious backgrounds. The memorandum of understanding, facilitated by the National Peace Council, has reportedly been fully adhered to by WGHS.
“Our treasured Wesleyan heritage admits of no discrimination whatsoever…We wish to assure the public that we have not detracted from our known values of sound education, backed by respect and sound values that has informed our mission dating as far back as 1835,” Most Rev’d Prof. Johnson K. Asamoah-Gyadu, Presiding Bishop and Chairman of the WGHS Board, stated.
The Methodist Church said it remains committed to dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure “peace, understanding, and mutual respect among all faiths and traditions.”
