President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to safeguarding 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 protect 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 reaffirmed his commitment to educational advancement 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 the Muslim communities, to study three main subjects—medicine, so that we can have more doctors who are Muslims; law; and Information and Communication Technology,” he added.

Mr. Mahama’s remarks reflect his administration’s focus on fostering inclusivity and addressing disparities in education and religious freedom.