President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the rights of Muslim women to wear the hijab freely, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and equality.
Speaking at the National Muslim Prayer and Thanksgiving event at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, on January 10, Mr. Mahama assured the Muslim community of his administration’s dedication to upholding constitutional provisions that safeguard the rights of all citizens.
“We promised to uphold the constitutional provision that Ghanaians are free to belong to any religion and to profess their religion. Professing our religion includes how we dress. And so, in that vein, we will protect the rights of Muslim women to wear their hijabs wherever,” he stated.
The President also reiterated his commitment to advancing education within deprived Muslim communities, pledging scholarships to promote equitable access to higher education.
“We also promised to provide more scholarships for students in deprived communities, especially Muslim communities, to study three key fields—medicine, so we can have more Muslim doctors; law; and Information and Communication Technology,” he added.
Mr. Mahama’s remarks highlight his administration’s focus on promoting inclusivity and addressing disparities in education and religious freedom.
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