The Wesley Girls’ High School Old Girls’ Association (OGA) has dismissed recent allegations of religious discrimination at the school, describing them as unfounded and inconsistent with the institution’s long-standing record of inclusivity.

In a statement, the Association said the school has “welcomed students from diverse religious backgrounds” throughout its history, insisting that attempts to portray it as intolerant are “misleading and unfair.”

According to OGA, Wesley Girls’ High School operates within a disciplined structure guided by Methodist values while remaining open to students of all faiths.

The Association stressed that the school stands in loco parentis (in place of a parent) for thousands of girls and must therefore apply objective guidelines that ensure safety, discipline and academic excellence.

“These guidelines apply, without any discrimination, to all students,” the statement said, adding that not every individual preference can be accommodated if it risks distorting the school’s curriculum or monitoring systems.

The Association further argued that granting special religious accommodations for one group would obligate the school to extend the same to all others, a situation it described as impractical and unsustainable.

The OGA warned that such an approach could “compromise the School’s order, safety, and long-standing traditions,” which it believes are central to Wesley Girls’ enviable reputation.

It noted that the institution’s success has been shaped by a historic partnership between the Methodist Church Ghana and the State.

While affirming respect for the constitutional right to freedom of religion, the OGA emphasised the need for students and families to appreciate the school’s clearly defined ethos as a faith-based, government-assisted institution.

“This freedom is symbiotic with the reciprocal appreciation of institutional guidelines,” the statement noted.

The Association added that it fully supports the position of the Methodist Church Ghana, which has provided the school’s moral and spiritual foundation for generations.

The Old Girls’ Association called for calm and urged the public to engage the matter with restraint and respect.

It reaffirmed its support for the headmistress, the school board, and the Methodist Church Ghana in safeguarding the values that have shaped “godly, confident, capable, and principled women” over the past century.

“Wesley Girls’ High School remains a home for all students who choose to be part of its community,” said OGA President Harriet Wereko-Brobby.