Dr. Abdul Jalilu Ateku, a Senior Lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take into consideration recent court decisions when formulating school policies on students’ hairstyles.
Speaking on Bryt Adekyee Mu Nsem, Dr. Ateku said that if the court has ruled that a student is allowed to keep their hair—as in the recent Achimota case—then that decision effectively becomes law until overturned. He explained that such rulings should guide GES and school authorities when drafting or revising prospectuses.
According to him, if a school includes in its prospectus that students with long hair will not be admitted, affected persons could challenge the directive in court, given that a previous judgment may have established a precedent.
He also questioned why the Education Minister insists that GES should not tolerate long hair among students, emphasizing that legal precedents must be respected. Dr. Ateku urged education authorities to carefully review the matter and ensure that policies align with existing court rulings.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Amuzu Priscilla
