- Wesley Girls’ High School OGA calls recent allegations of religious discrimination “unfounded and misleading”
- The school has a long history of admitting students from diverse religious backgrounds within a disciplined, value-driven environment
- Guidelines aligned with the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding ensure equal treatment and maintain the school’s identity and academic standards
The Wesley Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association (OGA) has dismissed recent claims of religious discrimination at the Cape Coast institution, calling them unfounded and misleading.
In a statement signed by OGA President Harriet Wereko-Brobby on December 11, 2025, the association highlighted that Wesley Girls’ has a long history of admitting students from diverse religious backgrounds, including various Christian denominations and other faiths, all of whom have flourished in a disciplined, value-based environment rooted in Methodist principles.
The OGA emphasized that the school’s guidelines, in line with the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the Methodist Church Ghana and the government, are designed to uphold discipline, safety, and academic excellence. These rules are applied equally to all students without discrimination.
While recognizing religious freedom as a constitutional right, the association noted that it must be balanced with institutional regulations that safeguard the school’s identity and traditions. They warned that accommodating individualized religious practices could disrupt school operations and compromise its standards.
The OGA urged the public to approach discussions on the matter with respect and restraint, reaffirming that Wesley Girls’ remains a welcoming environment for all students who choose to be part of its community.
Reaffirming support for the Headmistress, the School Board, and the Methodist Church Ghana, the association called for the continued protection of the values that have shaped generations of “godly, confident, capable, and principled women.”
