The Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) has called for restraint among stakeholders engaged in the ongoing debate over religious freedom and tolerance in Senior High Schools (SHSs).
In a statement issued in Accra, the Institute expressed grave concern about the escalating rhetoric surrounding the matter, warning that extreme positions could inflame religious tensions and undermine Ghana’s long-standing culture of peaceful coexistence.
“From time immemorial, religious tolerance has been the key to national unity and peace in Ghana. This same spirit should hold us together and not tear us apart,” the statement said.
FMI urged the media to avoid divisive commentary and instead promote dialogue and solutions-oriented journalism.
“Peace-loving and law-abiding Ghanaians expect traditional and social media actors to tone down inflammatory rhetoric and focus on resolving the issue,” it added.
The Institute referenced the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) adopted in 2024 by government-assisted and private mission schools, which emphasised tolerance, inclusivity, and cooperation while safeguarding the vision and mission of religious bodies.
“This provides a middle ground to settle any conflict and restore the nation to the path of inter-faith harmony, durable peace, and unshakable unity,” FMI noted.
