Ningo-prampram: The Ningo-Prampram Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with its partners, has conducted a sensitisation programme aimed at educating apprentices from various fields in Prampram on the rule of law and corruption. The initiative was organised in partnership with the GIZ German Corporation and the Ministry of Finance, receiving co-funding from the European Union.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Oppong Mensah, the NCCE Ningo-Prampram Municipal Director, highlighted the significance of public engagement on the rule of law and corruption, emphasizing its role in national development. He explained that the rule of law is a principle ensuring that all individuals, institutions, and government officials are treated equally under the law. Mr. Mensah stressed the necessity for every citizen to be accountable to the country's laws, regardless of their social or political status. He encouraged public involvement in governance and urged citizens to report any acts of corruption to the appropriate authorities for redress.
Mr. Mensah also elaborated on the duties of the NCCE, stating that their mandate includes educating the public on the tenets of the 1992 constitution and other national issues. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emelia Adzoa Vorsah, a senior officer at the Ningo-Prampram District Police, addressed the apprentices on the responsibilities of the Ghana Police Service. She encouraged the public to provide information about criminal activities in their communities, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to maintain peace.
ASP Vorsah highlighted the need to report issues such as corruption, misappropriation of government funds, bribery, and extortion to the police for investigation. She reassured the public that the Ghana Police Service is approachable and relies on such information to ensure community safety. She emphasized that individuals providing information on criminal activities would be protected under the whistleblowing act and should not fear reporting misconduct.
Addressing the rule of law, ASP Vorsah reiterated that no one is above the law, and those engaging in corruption will be dealt with accordingly, regardless of their position or social status. She pointed out that corruption is not limited to government bodies and can manifest in everyday behaviors at home, work, and social groups. ASP Vorsah encouraged the public to work on personal integrity and speak out against corrupt practices to free themselves from engaging in such activities.
