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Spousal Rights in Ghana: Legal, Customary, and Property Perspectives

Under the laws of the Republic of Ghana, spouses are entitled to certain rights and protections. These rights include: the right to property, the right to divorce, the right to custody of a child or visitation as well as general rights provided for under Chapter 5 of the 1992 constitution. Som simply because a person is married, does not take away their rights such as freedom of expression and association among others.

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Freedom of Religion in Ghana: Constitutional Principles, Landmark Cases and the Emerging Wesley Girls Debate

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.

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