The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on women in the Obuasi East Municipality to play an active role in combating corruption and promoting the rule of law. The Commission emphasized that women, as key members of their communities and various social and professional groups, have a crucial role to play in promoting accountability and good governance. This call was made during an anti-corruption education engagement organized by the NCCE's Obuasi East Directorate.
The engagement, which was sponsored by the European Union (EU), Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), sought to equip participants with knowledge on the rule of law, corruption, accountability, and available mechanisms for reporting corrupt practices. The event brought together women from various groups and associations, including members of the Hairdressers and Beauticians Association, Tailors and Dressmakers Association, market women, youth groups, and fun clubs.
The NCCE's engagement aimed to reinforce key messages from a previous session and strengthen women's confidence to identify, resist, report, and prevent corruption in their homes, workplaces, and communities. A resource person from the Legal Aid Commission, Mr. Daniel Agyei, drew participants' attention to the Whistleblower Act and the Right to Information Act, explaining the protections and mechanisms available to citizens who seek to promote accountability and report wrongdoing.
Mr. Agyei cautioned against allowing corruption to thrive, stating that it could undermine the delivery of essential services and erode public confidence in institutions. He encouraged the participants to resist corrupt practices and report perpetrators using the appropriate legal frameworks. Madam Jennifer Ofori, Municipal Director of the NCCE, also spoke on the importance of the rule of law to Ghana's democratic system and urged participants to be law-abiding citizens and contribute to strengthening democratic governance.
Madam Ofori encouraged the women to promote integrity and accountability within their respective associations and communities and to demand accountability from persons entrusted with public responsibilities. During the engagement, participants shared their experiences and reflected on how knowledge acquired during the first session had influenced their actions and decisions at home, workplaces, and within their communities.
Participants demonstrated increased awareness of the importance of the rule of law and expressed their commitment to promoting honesty, integrity, accountability, and responsible citizenship. The NCCE's initiative seeks to deepen the understanding of women's groups on the rule of law and anti-corruption, ultimately contributing to a more accountable and transparent system of governance.
The event is part of the NCCE's efforts to engage various stakeholders in the fight against corruption and promote good governance in Ghana. By empowering women with knowledge and skills, the Commission aims to create a ripple effect, inspiring others to join the fight against corruption and promote a culture of accountability and transparency.
Key points
- The NCCE urges women in Obuasi East to resist and report corrupt practices.
- The engagement aimed to equip participants with knowledge on the rule of law, corruption, and accountability.
- The initiative seeks to deepen the understanding of women's groups on the rule of law and anti-corruption.
