Mr. Francis Xavier-Sosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, has praised the lawsuit filed by Tyron Marhguy’s parents against the Achimota School over the dreadlocks-induced denial of admission saga.
Tyron Marhguy and Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea were denied admission because they refused to cut their dreadlocks.
Though the Ghana Education Service initially directed Achimota School to admit the students, it later reversed its decision due to opposition from the school’s stakeholders.
Marhguy’s parents later took the matter to court, citing discrimination.
“…There is no lawful basis for [Achimota School] to interfere with the applicant’s right to education based on his rasta through which he manifests or expresses his constitutionally guaranteed right to practice and manifest same,” the family argued in the lawsuit.
They also want “an order directed at [Achimota School] to immediately admit or enrol the applicant so that he can continue his education without interruption.”
They also seek restitution for “inconvenience, embarrassment, waste of time, and violation of his fundamental human rights and freedoms.”
In response to the latest development, a human rights lawyer, Xavier-Sosu, told Citi News that the court will provide clarity on the matter.
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In response to the latest development, a human rights lawyer, Xavier-Sosu, told Citi News that the court will provide clarity on the matter.
According to him, this will also ensure that children’s rights are protected.
“I have been very concerned about Achimota School’s position on this matter, and I believe the position has also been articulated in Parliament, and it is indeed welcome news that Child Right International is in court to ensure the rights of these little children are protected, as well as to bring clarity to our laws in respect of religious freedom when it comes to matters like this.”
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