President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his dedication to protecting Muslim women's freedom to wear the hijab, highlighting the significance of equality and religious freedom.

Speaking on January 10 at the National Muslim Prayer and Thanksgiving event held at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, Mr. Mahama gave the Muslim community his administration's commitment to preserving constitutional clauses that safeguard everyone's rights.

"We pledged to protect the constitutional right of Ghanaians to freely practice and identify with any faith. How we dress is part of how we profess our faith. In keeping with that, we will defend Muslim women's freedom to wear their headscarves wherever they go," he said.

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.