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Susan Adu-Amankwah, Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement (NIM), has emphasized that mission schools in Ghana were originally founded to promote and preserve specific religious values. She cautioned against interpreting partnerships with the state as a departure from these schools' founding principles.

Speaking on *Newsfile* on November 29, 2025, Ms. Adu-Amankwah highlighted the importance of understanding the historical purpose of mission schools in the context of the ongoing national debate on religious freedom and school policies.

“Mission schools were established to propagate and extend the faith,” she said, sharing her own experience at Christ the King School, where Catholic students were encouraged to choose Catholic institutions during placement to continue their religious education and growth.

She explained that the partnership between the state and mission schools, which began due to the schools' strong records in academic excellence and discipline, was never intended to dilute the schools' religious identity or governance structure.

“At no point was the partnership a takeover. People must recognize that,” she stressed.

Reflecting on her time at Holy Child School, Ms. Adu-Amankwah noted that non-Catholic students, including Muslims, were free to pray in private, as long as their religious practices did not interfere with the school's structured timetable and disciplinary requirements.

She emphasized that school rules exist to maintain order, applying equally to all students, regardless of their religious backgrounds. For instance, she noted that even Catholic students were not permitted to remain in the chapel during study time, as discipline required them to be in the designated areas for their activities.

“There was no discrimination. It was simply about discipline,” she explained.

Ms. Adu-Amankwah also addressed the topic of fasting, noting that while Catholics fast, students were generally discouraged from doing so due to the demanding school schedule. However, students who chose to fast were not penalized.

“There were always avenues to practice your faith,” she remarked. “Following school rules does not mean your religious rights are taken away; it simply means practicing your faith at the appropriate time.”

She called on the public to approach the ongoing discussions about religious practices in schools with a deeper understanding of the mission schools' purpose, history, and structure. She emphasized the need for a balance between faith, discipline, and academic excellence.

Source: MyNewsGh.com