The National Muslim Conference of Ghana (NMCG), under the leadership of the National Chief Imam, has followed with deep concern the statement jointly issued by the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) on 25th November 2025. Their position, which seeks to justify the suppression of minority religious rights within government-assisted mission schools, is not only unconstitutional but contradicts the very Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) they signed on 15th April 2024 and endorsed by the Ghana Education Service on 11th April,
2025.
For years, the Muslim community has exercised extraordinary restraint, guided by the wisdom, patience, and commitment to peace exemplified by the National Chief Imam. Needless to remind all of us of the historical visitation of the National Chief Imam to the Christ The King Catholic Church in Accra when he was celebrating his 100th birthday. He did not do that because he believed in the Catholic Church more than Islam; but rather he chose to use that milestone in his life to tell all Ghanaians especially religious people that we are each other's keeper and we must embrace one another for the peace of our dear nation, Ghana. Even in the face of severe tension and pressure from within our communities-particularly regarding
he Wesley Girls’ SHS matter—the National Muslim Conference of Ghana led by the National Chief Imam resisted issuing statements that could inflame tension.
