The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has officially joined the lawsuit filed against Wesley Girls High School, a move the church describes as necessary to protect the long‑standing values and boundaries that guide mission schools in Ghana.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, during the 8th Annual Consultation on Education at the Ramseyer Training Centre, Abetifi‑Kwahu.
The consultation, held under the theme “Building on the Foundation Already Laid: Our Mission to Transform Society,” is bringing together heads of institutions, education directors, and church leaders to reflect on the role of Presbyterian education in shaping character, discipline, and national development.
Speaking at the gathering, the Moderator explained that the lawsuit—originally filed against Wesley Girls High School—has implications far beyond the Methodist Church and touches the very core of mission school identity in Ghana.
“Its implications extend beyond the Methodist Church to all mission schools,” he said. “We believe the outcome will affect us, and the Supreme Court has allowed us to join the suit.”
He stated that the church’s decision is rooted in its commitment to safeguarding the “ancient boundaries” set by the founding missionaries and generations of Presbyterian educators. “We pray for a favourable ruling that protects the ancient boundaries set by our fathers,” he added, referencing the church’s long‑standing principles of discipline, ethical conduct, and spiritual formation.
The Moderator noted that mission schools have historically been engines of moral and intellectual development, and any ruling that affects their autonomy or values must be taken seriously. By joining the suit, the PCG seeks to ensure that the identity, ethos, and governance of mission schools remain intact and uncompromised.
By Jerome Otchere
