Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 730 If You Like This Article Kindly Give Us A Share!The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court has ordered Achimota Senior High School to admit the Rastafarian students, Tyron Iras Marhguy and Oheneba Nkrabea, who were denied admission by the school because of their dreadlocks. In a ruling Monday afternoon, the Human Rights Court One presided over by Justice Gifty Adjei Addo, held that failure to admit the two students because of their dreadlocks, which is a manifestation of their religious right is a violation of their human rights, right to education and dignity. The court, in separate judgments, ordered Achimota School to admit the students to continue their education. Ahead of the judgment, the court clerk instructed journalists to leave the courtroom with the exception of only parties to the case. The court premises was fully packed with Rastafarians who are sympathizers to Marhguy. More Articles You Would Love SHE by Bena @ Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2014, Day 3 – Ghana, Accra #GAFW2014 PICS: Official Photos From Sarkodie And Tracy’s Wedding Dominate Social Media Platforms In Ghana It all began in March when Achimota school freshman, Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea refused to cut off his dreadlocks which was the only condition blocking his admission into the Achimota Senior High School. The commotion came after authorities of the school had insisted as part of the rules of the school, all students must have low-cut hair. Although it took a long legal battle, the court has now ruled in favor of Tyron Iras Marhguy and Oheneba Nkrabea. ACHIMOTA APPEALS DECISION The High Court has ruled that the School’s decision not to enroll the students breaches their human rights. On the back of this, the Governing Board of the School announced its decision to appeal the ruling by the Human Right Division of the Accra High Court. This was contained in a statement signed by Chairman of the Board on Tuesday, June 1. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail More For You 5 Major Reasons Why Your Hair Is Breaking VIDEO: Fox News Host Jessie Watters Explains Kamala Harris’s $100M Check Is A... #BIKINIBAE: Discover Allie Redmond, The Pretty Damsel So Elegantly Serving Viral Swimwear Looks PICS: Nana Akufo Addo Hosts Kamala Harris At A State Banquet Dinner At... Kamala Harris Meets Up With Celebrities Idris Elba, Black Sherif, Sheryl Lee Ralph... Luxury At It’s Best, Take A Look At South Africa’s Amazing Sky Villa... VIDEO: Ghanaians Blast President Akufo Addo For Changing His Stance On LGBTQ Whilst... #OOTD: Art Lover & Influencer Gezelle Renee Blesses Us With This Gorgeous Kaftan... On The Contrary! News Emerges Jonathan Majors Was Rather The Victim Of Assault... #OOTD: Nancy Isime Made A Premium African Fashion Statement At Her TedX Talk... You must log in to post a comment.This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.