Rastafarian student ‘rejected’ by Achimota School scores 8As in 2023 WASSCE
Marhguy Tyrone, previously at the center of a 2021 admission controversy, was one of two students initially denied entry to Achimota School based on their dreadlocks.
Tyrone Marhguy, the young Rastafarian who faced admission denial to Achimota School due to his dreadlocks, has excelled in the recently released West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, bagging an impressive 8As.
A viral video on social media captures the moment Tyrone, surrounded by friends and family, eagerly checks his results online. Tyrone and his friends burst in uncontrolled excitement upon discovering his exceptional score.
Marhguy Tyrone, previously at the center of a 2021 admission controversy, was one of two students initially denied entry to Achimota School based on their dreadlocks.
Despite subsequent legal battles and a High Court ruling directing their admission, the school’s management and the Attorney General expressed intent to appeal the decision.
Having overcome weeks of legal challenges, Tyrone’s remarkable academic performance now stands as a testament to his resilience and capability.”
