Anloga: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Anloga District of the Volta Region has encouraged the public to adopt the spirit of love for the country to inspire other citizens to put Ghana first in their actions, choices, and contributions to nation-building. This move aims to build honesty and strong moral principles essential in fighting corruption and building trust in the constitutions and among people.
According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Emmanuella Woelikplim Apetorgbor, the Assistant Civil Education Officer (ACEO) at Anloga, emphasized during a community engagement at Anyanui in the Anloga District, in commemoration of this year's 'Constitution Week', that securing a better future for Ghana must be a collective responsibility for all citizens. She highlighted that the Constitution Week is one of the flagship programs of the NCCE, instituted in 2001 to commemorate the country's return to constitutional democratic rules.
Madam Apetorgbor explained that on April 28, 1992, the Ghanaian electorate voted favorably in a referendum adopting the draft of the Fourth Republican Constitution, which came into full force on January 7, 1993. She noted that the elections held on December 7, 2024, showcased the maturity of the democratic processes, commending all citizens for their active participation in the polls conducted largely in accordance with democratic principles.
She stated that since April 28 to May 4, 2001, the annual Constitution Week has been observed as an opportunity to educate the public on the causes and effects of election violence. Madam Apetorgbor urged Ghanaians to develop core national values such as integrity, discipline, hard work, and accountability to ensure transparency and good governance.
Additionally, she appealed to all citizens to embrace diversity and work together across ethnic, religious, and political lines as a key to peace and national cohesion. She encouraged caring for the environment by avoiding littering, supporting reforestation, and conserving water and energy. She concluded by stressing that Ghana's future is a shared responsibility, and every form of action is needed to contribute to national development, which would help build a strong nation grounded in peace, offering hope, opportunity, and a better life for all.
The annual Constitution Week celebration was anchored on the Commission's 2025 operational theme, 'Ghana's Future: Our Collective Responsibility.'
