Minister of Education, Yaw Osei Adutwum has responded to the controversial religious debate over Wesley Girls' school management refusal of a Muslim student from engaging in the just-ended Ramadan on campus.

The student wasn't allowed to join his brothers and sisters in the long period of fast observed by Muslims across the world.

The management's decision courted heated arguments with people arguing on the lines of religious tolerance and intolerance.

Addressing the issue in an interview on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' programme, Hon. Yaw Osei Adutwum revealed the matter has been peacefully dealt with and the parties involved have come to an amicable agreement.

He detailed that, following the Wesley Girls' brouhaha, his Ministry held a meeting with all the stakeholders, listened to their grievances and realized the main challenge is that there are no basic guidelines governing religious schools, particularly Christian and Muslim schools.

The Minister stressed that, in resolving the issue, he has adopted what he calls ''universal policies and principles'' to serve as a guide for all the schools.

In view of this, there will be a working document that will be soon laid before Parliament and when approved will determine the rules for the administration of religious schools as well as capture relevant information into a handbook for parents to know what to do when sending their children to a school that doesn't represent their religious beliefs and faith.

"We met with all the stakeholders and they revealed their greatest worry is the lack of basic guidelines for them. So, when something happens, they and GES cannot reach a consensus because each thinks this or that is the way to go . . . So, we have all agreed to resolve the challenges and the Ministry of Education is coming out with a working document for Parliament's approval to spell out the basic rules for our schools . . . and also teach the Headmasters how to run a Christian school and how to run a Muslim school," Hon. Adutwum said.