Students Must Not Be Denied Their Religious Rights – Haruna Iddrisu
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has strongly advocated for the respect of students' rights to practice their religion freely within schools across Ghana. His statement comes after concerns were raised about the denial of Muslim students at Saint Roses Senior High School in Akwatia, Eastern Region, who were not allowed to go home to observe Eid-ul-Fitr, despite a directive from the Ghana Education Service.Minister Iddrisu emphasized that all Ghanaian children are entitled to the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution, including the right to practice their religion. He made this call during the 2025 Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tamale on March 31, 2025, when he joined the Ambariyya Muslim sect in their celebrations.His remarks followed a statement by the Ghana Muslim Students Association, which expressed disappointment over the incident. Iddrisu stated that no school has the authority to deny […]
