The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called on stakeholders to embrace religious tolerance in schools to strengthen social cohesion and protect Ghana's longstanding tradition of peaceful coexistence.
Speaking at the launch of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for government-assisted faith-based schools, he stressed the need to celebrate, not just tolerate, religious differences. "By so doing, we will strengthen the partnership between government, mission schools, and communities, upholding the values of peace and unity in nurturing our future leaders," he said.
The MoU - developed by the Conference of Managers of Education Units (COMEU) and facilitated by the National Peace Council - was signed by 13 major religious bodies, including the Catholic Church, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, the Office of the National Chief Imam, the Methodist Church, the Anglican Church, the Assemblies of God, and the Ahmadiyya Mission.
It sets clear guidelines to prevent religion-based discrimination, manage conflicts, and ensure a safe learning environment.
