Kassena-nankana west: Mr Robert Dampare, the Kassena-Nankana West District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged the youth of the district to actively participate in the fight against corruption. He emphasized that grassroots involvement is essential for this battle, and thus, young people should take an active role.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Dampare made these remarks during a one-day engagement event targeting out-of-school youth, focused on 'Rule of Law and the Fight against Corruption.' The event was organized by NCCE with support from GIZ and the European Union (EU). The gathering included representatives from various youth groups in the district, such as mechanics, hairdressers, carpenters, tricycle riders, and dressmakers. The aim was to enhance their understanding of the rule of law, civic rights, legal frameworks like the whistleblowers act, and their role in promoting transparency and accountability.
Mr Dampare stressed the importance of youth involvement in the fight against corruption, highlighting its crucial role in upholding the rule of law and promoting good governance. He encouraged the youth to adopt anticorruption values, become advocates for change, and report suspected corrupt acts to appropriate institutions.
Mr Robert Ubindam, Assistant Superintendent of Immigration of the Paga Sector Command, also addressed the participants on different forms of corrupt activities that negatively impact the country. He identified common types of corruption, including bribery, extortion, embezzlement, and nepotism. Mr Ubindam urged the youth to be vigilant, courageous, and to report such activities to the authorities, emphasizing the importance of using the rule of law.
He called on the young attendees to speak out against wrongdoing in their communities, demand accountability and transparency, always uphold integrity, and contribute to protecting the public purse.
