International Justice Mission (IJM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to strengthen public education on child protection and labour exploitation across Ghana. …
… Ms Budu noted that the media initiative complements a separate partnership signed with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to strengthen public education on child protection issues. …
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has dismissed reports suggesting that the non-release of its 2026 budget allocation has pushed the institution into a funding crisis, describing such claims as misleading and lacking official verification. …
The Korle Klottey Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised the 2026 Constitution Quiz Competition for selected basic schools as part of activities marking this year’s constitution week and citizenship week celebrations. …
Henrietta Glikpo, the Director of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has raised concerns over the increasing cases of child prostitution in Somanya and other parts of the municipality. …
… He pointed to civic education delivery as a key concern, noting that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) often relies heavily on English, limiting effective outreach to rural communities and informal sector workers. …
… Meanwhile, the Ada East District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Madam Faustina Blewusi, explained that denying children access to education and exposing them to hazardous work constituted a violation of their fundamental rights. …
… The stakeholders also pointed to gaps in public sensitisation, especially among adults, calling for more education in local languages and improved outreach by institutions such as the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). …
… The stakeholders also pointed to gaps in public sensitisation, especially among adults, calling for more education in local languages and improved outreach by institutions such as the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). …
The Democracy Not for Sale project, organised by Impact Makers Foundation in partnership with Joy News and Multimedia Group, convened its third regional dialogue in Damongo on September 25, 2026, bringing together security services, academia, traditional authority, civic education, and local government to examine money's growing influence in Ghana's democratic processes. The forum was informed by field survey data gathered from more than 90 interactions and 55 structured interviews in the Damongo area.
The Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Peace Council has called on young people to promote dialogue, develop essential communication and mediation skills, and serve as active partners in peacebuilding efforts. He emphasised the importance of early conflict warning systems and advised youth to reject political vigilantism, hate speech, and violence.
The Country Director of International Justice Mission has called on the Ghana government to prioritise financing for child protection as a strategic investment, noting that Ghana's core child protection spending in 2024 was approximately GH¢7 per child per year, while UNICEF estimates the annual economic cost of child abuse in Ghana at between US$223 million and US$347 million.
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called on Ghana's government to introduce and pass a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to provide a legally binding framework for implementing proposed amendments to the 1992 Constitution. The Platform, which brings together more than 100 civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies and individual citizens, says the roadmap should define the sequence of reforms, responsible institutions, and timelines, and should be transparent, inclusive and protected from partisan control.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) trained service providers in Kumasi on gender-based violence (GBV) and human rights-responsive services as part of a joint Scale-Up Project running from 2024 to December 2026. The project aims to strengthen access to GBV and human rights-responsive services for survivors and marginalised groups.
The Minister for Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, announced plans to provide live coverage of General Assembly and Town Hall meetings across Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in partnership with the National Commission for Civic Education and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. The initiative aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance and boost engagement in upcoming District-Level Elections.
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey has described the Judicial Service's defence of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over his partisan comments as "at best lacklustre," arguing that judges must remain within constitutional boundaries and that the Chief Justice's remarks comparing public institutions' performance under different administrations left much to be desired.
The Democracy Not for Sale project convened its third regional dialogue in Koforidua on August 28, 2026, bringing together representatives of local government, civic education, electoral administration, and human rights oversight to examine the growing influence of money in Ghana's democratic processes. The forum was grounded in field survey data from more than 300 interactions and 141 structured respondent interviews across the Koforidua metropolis.
An opinion piece laments the fall in quality of Ghana's radio and television programming, contrasting earlier eras when stations employed trained professionals with what the author sees as current low standards in talk shows, religious, and educational content.
The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, brought together traditional authorities, religious leaders, and state institutions to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and address child labour in the district, with particular focus on harmful forms of labour including illegal mining.
The National Commission for Civic Education is strengthening civic education programmes and partnerships with key stakeholders, including the media, to help consolidate Ghana's democratic gains and ensure citizens understand their rights, responsibilities, and role in holding public officials accountable.
The Deputy EU Ambassador to Ghana says the media and National Commission for Civic Education must play critical roles in educating citizens about a forthcoming constitutional review covering decentralisation, accountability, and human rights, including a proposed death penalty abolition. The EU pledged continued support for Ghana's civic education efforts and praised Ghana's press freedom ranking of 39th globally.
The National Commission for Civic Education has called for stronger collaboration with the media to promote constitutional awareness and responsible citizenship, citing the media's role in combating misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and deepfake content in Ghana's digital information environment.
The National Commission for Civic Education has warned that misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and deepfakes pose a serious threat to Ghana's democratic stability and social cohesion. The NCCE Chairperson said the rapid evolution of digital communication has made it increasingly difficult for citizens to distinguish facts from falsehoods, and that convincing fabricated images, videos and audio recordings mean citizens can no longer rely solely on what they see or hear as evidence.
The Deputy Attorney-General has rejected claims by the Office of the Special Prosecutor that the Attorney-General's Office refused requests to collaborate on corruption cases, calling the allegation false and insisting both offices remain committed to working together.
Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin has called on media practitioners to remain committed to accuracy, fairness, professionalism and the national interest, noting that while media freedom is fundamental to Ghana's constitutional democracy, its exercise comes with responsibilities in an era where misinformation and polarisation threaten public trust and social cohesion.
The National Security Coordinator warned that political vigilantism in Ghana has evolved from informal youth mobilisation into organised groups with uniforms, command hierarchies and weapons capable of threatening electoral processes and national security. He traced the practice to the 1950s and cautioned that election-related violence risks eroding public confidence in elections, weakening trust in state institutions, and undermining Ghana's democratic development.
The Democracy Cup trophy has visited the National Police Headquarters and the National Commission for Civic Education as part of Parliament's stakeholder engagement ahead of Friday's match between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak in Kumasi. The Inspector General of Police assured Parliament of the Ghana Police Service's full participation and commitment to providing security for the third edition of the Democracy Cup.
The Inspector General of Police and Police Management Board received the Democracy Cup trophy from the Speaker of Parliament's delegation ahead of the tournament scheduled for Friday, August 28 at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The IGP praised the Speaker for championing democracy through football and commended the initiative as part of marking 30 years of democracy in Ghana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.