Ada east: The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), in partnership with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has marked this year's African Union Anti-Corruption Day with a series of community outreach initiatives in the Ada East District aimed at mobilizing youth to advocate for integrity and accountability.
According to Ghana News Agency, the outreach programs were centered around the continental theme, 'Youth Against Corruption: Raising Voices for Accountability.' The event gathered young people, civic educators, and community leaders to discuss the effects of corruption and the crucial role of the youth in promoting transparency in public governance.
Miss Faustina Blewusi, the Ada East District Director of the NCCE, emphasized the importance of personal responsibility in the fight against corruption. She urged the youth to voice concerns when witnessing wrongdoing, but to do so with evidence, reinforcing that whistleblowing should be based on truth rather than gossip or revenge. Blewusi highlighted the adverse effects of corruption on youth, including issues like compromised education and reduced employment opportunities.
Miss Betty Sackey, a GACC Local Accountability Networks (LANets) member, conducted a session on resisting, rejecting, and reporting corruption. She encouraged the youth to act, emphasizing the importance of using the right channels and protecting themselves when reporting issues. Sackey advocated for adopting the '3Rs' approach-Resist, Reject, and Report-as a regular civic practice.
This sensitization initiative is part of GACC's broader campaign supported by the Hewlett-Packard Foundation, which has already reached 40 districts across 16 regions in Ghana this year. Sackey urged continuous engagement beyond international observances, stressing the significance of individual voices in combating corruption in various aspects of life.
The speakers commended the active participation of the Ada East youth and called for ongoing vigilance. Through the LANets platform, more than 27,000 young Ghanaians across 33 districts have been trained in civic engagement and anti-corruption measures over the past year.
