Also known as: NCCE · Western North Regional Directorate for the National Commission for Civic Education
National Commission for Civic Education — leads public education campaigns on democracy, corruption, accountability, and good governance across Ghana's regions and institutions.
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… even there, the numbers moved the right way.” Dr Iddrisu said bribery in Ghana is concentrated in a relatively small number of high-contact institutions, noting that the Police Service, MTD, and Police General Duties consistently top the list, while institutions such as the NCCE …
Police MTTD tops bribe chart as GSS data shows corruption pressures risingThe Ghanaian Times
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged student groups in Wa of the Upper West Region to promote accountability, uphold the rule of law and reject corruption. …
NCCE urges students to fight corruptionJoy Online
The Western North Regional Directorate for the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has sensitised student leaders of the Sefwi-Wiawso College of Education on good leadership skills. …
NCCE sensitises student leaders on leadership skillsJoy Online
The Programme Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in charge of General Services, Imurana Mohammed, has called for a shift from vote-buying awareness campaigns to practical action, arguing that civic education can only be effective if it influences citiz …
Civic education on vote buying must translate into action, not just awareness – NCCEJoy Online
… Drawing on his experience as a former Regional Director and Director of Public and Corporate Affairs at the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), he said the institution has the capacity to educate citizens across the country but lacks the resources to do so effectively …
Vote buying can’t be stopped without punishing bribe-takers — Harrison Kofi BelleyJoy Online
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has proposed the creation of a Democracy Fund to finance the internal activities of political parties, arguing that inadequate funding is one of the major factors driving vote buying in Ghana’s electoral process. …
NCCE proposes Democracy Fund to curb vote buying, strengthen political partiesJoy Online
… Read also: Democracy is a means to development, not an end in itself – NCCE While lamenting what she characterised as widespread vote buying in previous Council of State elections, Mama Atrato II said she hoped the changes would ensure that capable and development-oriented indivi …
Ho-Dome Queen Mother welcomes end of delegate systemJoy Online
The Programmes Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Imurana Mohammed, has attributed the growing acceptance of vote-buying and electoral inducements in Ghana to the failure of democracy to deliver basic socio-economic needs. …
Democracy is a means to development, not an end in itself – NCCEJoy Online
… Also joining the conversation virtually will be Dr Imurana Mohammed, Director of Programmes at the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), who will discuss the role of civic education and active citizenship in strengthening democracy. …
Vote buying remains a concern among Volta voters ahead of JoyNews Democracy Is Not For Sale ForumJoy Online
… 1 of the 1992 Constitution, including the President, Vice-President, Members of Parliament, ministers of state, justices of the superior courts, as well as the leadership of key constitutional bodies such as the Electoral Commission and the National Commission for Civic Education …
Government backs independent commission to determine Article 71 office holders’ salariesThe Deputy Chairman of the National Commission for Civic Education disclosed that Ghana loses more than US$3 billion every year through corruption, resources that could be invested in infrastructure, job creation and essential services. He called on young leaders to take action against corruption rather than leave the responsibility to State institutions alone.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Deputy Chairman of the National Commission for Civic Education disclosed that Ghana loses more than US$3 billion every year through corruption, resources that could be invested in infrastructure, job creation and essential services. He called on young leaders to take action against corruption rather than leave the responsibility to State institutions alone.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Commercial drivers in Kumasi welcomed Parliament's December 2025 passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, which introduces new provisions on alcohol limits, motorcycle commercial use, and safety equipment, but called on authorities to intensify public education and ensure strict enforcement. Union leaders expressed concern that drivers were not informed about the law's provisions before passage and warned the amendments could be ignored without proper stakeholder engagement and implementation.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International's Executive Director Mary Addah states that Ghana's fight against corruption has stagnated with no evidence of change, with the country's Corruption Perceptions Index score plateauing at around 40–43 points since 2017. She warned that administrative corruption is becoming normalised across sectors, posing a danger to sustainable national development.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Sissala West District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service, conducted a sensitisation campaign on drug and substance abuse in four basic schools, reaching 800 pupils. The programme educated pupils on the dangers of commonly abused substances and equipped them with knowledge and skills to make responsible decisions and resist negative behaviours.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged citizens, particularly youth, to protect Ghana's democratic gains through ethical conduct, accountability, and respect for the rule of law, speaking at a youth dialogue in Cape Coast organised under the PAIR-RED programme in partnership with GIZ and the Ministry of Finance.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aspiring National Communications Officer of the NPP, has cautioned the government against weaponising the law against citizens in cases involving freedom of speech and social media activity, arguing that civic education through institutions like the NCCE should replace arrests and prosecutions. He also argued that allowing demonstrations alone does not demonstrate that all democratic principles are being respected.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called on student leaders from two universities to demonstrate patriotism and take a firm stand against corruption, emphasizing that tackling corruption must begin at school level so students carry those principles into professional life.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the government to demonstrate greater tolerance for dissenting opinions, warning that attempts to intimidate critics undermine Ghana's democratic credentials. He made the remarks ahead of the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration scheduled for Thursday, which the party says was intended to draw attention to concerns over alleged political persecution, selective justice, abuse of state institutions, and intimidation of opposition members.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rashid Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Ghana Students, has proposed that government ban children below 15 years from using social media to help shape character and instil moral values, citing similar policies in Australia, France and Indonesia. He attributed rising indiscipline among students to inadequate parental control and weak school supervision.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the NCCE held a Youth Leaders' Empowerment Dialogue Session with more than 65 student leaders from four tertiary institutions to promote integrity, accountability, and the rule of law within their campuses and communities, under the PAIReD Programme funded by German, EU, and Swiss sources.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Statistical Service data shows bribe requests by officials jumped from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half, while the proportion of Ghanaians who actually paid bribes rose from 14.3% to 18.0% over the same period.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education held a youth dialogue in Wa with student groups and youth organisations to deepen understanding of good governance, accountability and the rule of law, with support from the Netherlands Development Organisation and other partners.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Western North Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education sensitised student leaders at Sefwi-Wiawso College of Education on good leadership skills, with focus on upholding constitutional democracy in a digital age. Topics covered included youth as a catalyst for good governance, conflict of interest in decision-making, and the responsible use of social media and online platforms.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Programme Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called for civic education campaigns on vote-buying to focus on changing citizen behaviour rather than simply raising awareness. He said the NCCE has established inter-party dialogue committees at district level and collaborates with civil society organisations to translate public education into meaningful democratic participation.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Harrison Kofi Belley, a senior lecturer at Ho Technical University and Ghana Journalists Association chairman, argues that Ghana's efforts to combat vote buying will fail unless law enforcement also targets those who accept bribes, not just those offering them. He contends that addressing both the supply and demand sides of electoral bribery is essential to protecting Ghana's democratic system.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has proposed creating a Democracy Fund to finance the internal activities of political parties, contending that inadequate party funding is a major driver of vote buying in Ghana's electoral process. The programme director noted that while government institutions receive public funding, political parties do not, creating a gap in Ghana's democratic arrangement.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Queen Mother of Ho-Dome has expressed optimism that abolishing the delegate system in Council of State elections will enable the election of representatives genuinely committed to Volta Region's development, and address what she sees as the growing influence of money in selecting public office holders.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Programmes Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has attributed growing acceptance of vote-buying in Ghana to democracy's failure to deliver basic socio-economic needs. He argued that democracy should be a means to development and must guarantee citizens access to life's necessities to remain secure and combat citizen disenchantment.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A JoyNews pre-forum survey in the Volta Region found widespread awareness and concern among voters about vote buying and illicit political financing in Ghana's electoral process, with some respondents reporting direct experience of the practice. The Democracy Is Not For Sale Forum, scheduled for Ho on July 31, aims to bring citizens and stakeholders together to discuss illicit political financing and protect Ghana's democratic process.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General announced that the government has accepted the establishment of an independent Public Emoluments Commission to determine the salaries, allowances, facilities and privileges of Article 71 office holders, replacing the current system where a presidential committee sets the remuneration for these officials including the President.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has launched investigations into alleged criminal recruitment networks after 272 Ghanaian nationals were reported to have been drafted into the Russia-Ukraine conflict through fraudulent overseas employment schemes. The Foreign Affairs Minister said 55 of the reported cases involved Ghanaians who had died, while two others were being held as prisoners of war.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education held a stakeholder engagement in Yunyoo-Nasuan District to strengthen community support for adolescent health, promote gender equality, and prevent gender-based violence, as part of an initiative run with the United Nations Population Fund and funded by Global Affairs Canada.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Bono Regional Director of the NCCE told a forum on accountability in Sunyani that Ghanaians should remain law-abiding, and leaders must uphold ethical standards and transparency. He said respect for the rule of law is critical to democracy and national development.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has intensified community engagement in Chereponi District to address challenges affecting adolescents' growth, focusing on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and prevention of gender-based violence through a partnership with the United Nations Population Fund and funding from Global Affairs Canada.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has conducted community engagement in Chereponi District to address challenges affecting adolescents' growth, focusing on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and prevention of gender-based violence. The initiative, implemented with the United Nations Population Fund and funded by Global Affairs Canada, brought together over 100 community members to promote behavioural change and equip adolescents with accurate health information.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's expanding beauty clinics and spas, which proliferate across major cities, offer cosmetic procedures including skin-lightening and body enhancement, but weak regulatory oversight by the FDA and HeFRA allows untrained practitioners to administer injectables and invasive procedures, experts warn this is fuelling rising rates of cancer, kidney disease, hypertension, and other non-communicable diseases.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Flooding in Greater Accra has cost over GHS 6.3 billion between 2015 and 2025, with damage to SMEs, public infrastructure, and residential property, while Ghana loses an estimated USD 200 million annually to natural disasters. The article argues that the persistence of these losses demonstrates flooding is fundamentally a governance challenge requiring coordinated institutional action rather than merely an environmental problem.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Flooding in Ghana's Greater Accra Metropolitan Area has become a recurring governance crisis, causing economic losses exceeding GHS 6.3 billion between 2015 and 2025, with damages to SMEs, public infrastructure, and residential property. The article examines how fragmented institutional responsibilities undermine coordinated flood management responses.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Urban flooding in Ghana, particularly Greater Accra, has become a persistent governance crisis rather than a seasonal event. Between 2015 and 2025, flooding in Greater Accra caused economic losses exceeding GH₵ 6.3 billion, with the article arguing that fragmented institutional mandates and lack of coordinated action perpetuate the problem.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online opinion argues that Parliament should complete the 1996 constitutional reform on dual citizenship by removing remaining restrictions that prevent dual citizens from holding offices such as MP, minister, ambassador, and heads of security services, countering the Council of State's objections with arguments from Ghana's 30-year experience under Act 527.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →