During a televised panel on TV3 monitored by MyNewsGh, Solomon Owusu dismissed claims that Wesley Girls’ policies prevent Muslim students from practising their faith, arguing that Ghanaian students have always studied across religious lines without conflict.
The leading member of the newly formed United Party (UP) asserted that Muslim students willingly choose Christian schools, knowing the environment and traditions.
“The beauty of it is that the school, before you went there, you knew that it’s Mass. We are not doing Christian business there.”
Owusu cited past examples to support his position. “A typical Christian can recite the Quran from head to toe. He went to Tamasco. You go to a new environment, a new culture.”
He suggested that exposure to different religious settings broadens students’ understanding. “Wouldn’t it be so nice that you are coming from an Islamic background, then you go to a Christian school? It opens your mind about the worldview of religion.”
Owusu argued that complaints are being driven by adults, not students. “The Muslims, the Christians, they are so happy. You parents, adults… you are here creating problems.”
Questioning the basis of the lawsuit, he said students are not being denied their identity. “Your wards are there to learn discipline. When they come back home, you infuse your religion into them.”
He stressed that those suing knew the school’s structure before admission. “They went to Wesley Girls. Did you ever hear them complain about religious treatment on campus? They went through it beautifully.”
Owusu warned that turning every disagreement into a legal battle distorts the educational mission. “Small thing, we are in court because we think that we know English.”
