The Upper West Regional Chief Imam, Alhaji Osman Mahama Kanihi, has called on authorities of Christian schools to allow Muslim students to practice their faith freely and participate in Islamic religious activities within school premises.
The Regional Chief Imam made the call for religious freedom during the Eid ul-Fitr prayers, held in Wa on Saturday, 21st March, 2026 to mark the end of this year’s Ramadan.
Speaking on the need for religious tolerance in educational institutions, the Chief Imam emphasized that Muslim students should be permitted to form separate groups under the supervision of the Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) patrons.
This arrangement, he said, would provide a structured environment for Islamic worship similar to the framework set for Christian services in schools.
He stressed that students should not be compelled to attend mandatory Christian church services on Sundays or any other day designated for Christian devotion.
“Allowing Muslim students to exercise their religious rights freely will showcase an outward display of true interfaith dialogue and mutual respect in schools,” he noted.
The Chief Imam’s appeal comes amid growing calls for inclusivity and religious tolerance in educational institutions, particularly in areas where students of different faiths coexist.
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