Rev Tetteh Defends Wesley Girls’ Stance, Cautions Against Escalating Religious Tensions
- Reverend Dr Lawrence Tetteh believes the Wesley Girls’ religious controversy could escalate into a security issue
- He defended the school, insisting that students who enrolled should have followed its long-standing religious rules
- He criticised taking the matter to court, calling for dialogue to preserve Ghana’s long-standing Christian-Muslim peace
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Rev. Dr Lawrence Tetteh, a renowned Ghanaian evangelist, has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding Wesley Girls' Senior High School.
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In a video spotted by YEN.com.gh, the man of God issued a stark warning that the religious controversy, if mishandled, had the potential to escalate into a national security threat.
The issue, which has been taken to court, stemmed from Wesley Girls' SHS's decision to prevent Muslim students from partaking in certain religious practices, including the Ramadan fast.
The school cited its long-standing rules as a Methodist institution.
Dr Tetteh called for sensitivity and dialogue, emphasising Ghana's rare and valuable tradition of peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
Rev Tetteh defends Wesley Girls' SHS's stance
He firmly defended Wesley Girls' school's position based on its foundation identity, stating:
"Wesley Girls' School is a Methodist school. If you are privileged to go to a Methodist school, when you go to Rome, you do what the Romans do."
He also argued that students who enrol in a faith-based institution should be expected to adhere to its established ethos.
Dr Tetteh expressed strong disapproval of the decision to pursue legal action, advocating instead for community dialogue.
"I'm against the fact that we're taking issues like this to court. We should learn dialogue," he said.
His most serious caution was directed at the potential for the debate to spiral out of control, also remarking:
"I believe that if we don't exercise these things well, it will become a national security issue, and we will not be able to help it."
He called on all commentators, both Muslim and Christian, to be 'circumspect' and use 'a lot of wisdom' to ensure the matter is resolved amicably, preserving the unity that Ghana is known for.
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Reactions to Dr Tetteh's comment on Wesley saga
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
Xcedis stated:
"Islamic schools are for Muslims and Christian schools are for Christians, choose where you want your kids to attend school based on your religious values. If you send them to Islamic school just know they have to do what Muslims do."
RichyDonPapa wrote:
"National security issue. Lol. 😂 Muslims can’t do nothing in this country…. They’re barely 17% of the population."
Izzatinho commented:
"In same breath contradicting himself. Where is harmony and tolerance if you can’t allow few students to practice their beliefs; beliefs which wouldn’t change your ethos as a school."
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Lawyer speaks on Wesley Girls' religious saga
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Ghanaian Lawyer Godlove Adjei Tenkorang given his commentary on the debate surrounding Wesley Girls' High School.
The lawyer defended the institution's right to enforce its internal regulations, arguing that its rules are consistent with its founding Methodist doctrines and are legally protected under the Ghanaian constitution.
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