Freedom of religion remains one of the most firmly protected rights under the 1992 Constitution. As Ghana becomes increasingly diverse, courts are being asked to define how far this freedom extends and how it should operate within public institutions, especially schools.
The ongoing litigation in Shafic Osman v Board of Governors of Wesley Girls Senior High School and Others, Suit No. J8 23 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of this right. Across the past decade, constitutional cases involving faith, schooling and equality have reshaped how Ghana understands religious liberty.