The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in Ghana’s Upper Manya Krobo District launched the 2025 Annual Constitution Week celebration, themed “Ghana’s Future: Our Collective Responsibility,” by engaging with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Ghana Ambulance Service. This annual event serves as a platform to commemorate and reflect upon the significance of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, the bedrock of the nation’s democratic stability for over three decades. The NCCE underscored the Constitution’s vital role in safeguarding individual rights and freedoms, promoting human dignity, and providing a framework for democratic governance, despite acknowledging its inherent imperfections.
Mr. Eric K. Yanney, the NCCE District Director for Upper Manya Krobo, emphasized the Constitution’s crucial role in upholding the nation’s democratic gains over the past thirty-three years. He highlighted the document’s provision of a framework for governance and its guarantee of fundamental human rights and freedoms, thereby protecting individual liberties and promoting the overall well-being of citizens. He stressed the importance of safeguarding the 1992 Constitution as the supreme law of the land and urged security personnel to uphold their constitutional mandates with renewed patriotic fervor, irrespective of the challenges they face in their respective fields. This commitment, he argued, is essential for national development.
Mr. Yanney, accompanied by NCCE officials Mr. Wisdom T. Korletey and Ms. Grace Lartey, explained that the Constitution Week celebration involves engaging with various segments of society, including security forces, identifiable groups, and the general public. The primary aim of these engagements is to promote civic awareness and foster a deeper understanding of the Constitution. The celebration also serves as a platform to emphasize the importance of democratic principles and encourage active citizen participation in nation-building.
The 2025 Constitution Week holds particular significance as it marks 33 years since the inception of the 4th Republican Constitution. This milestone highlights Ghana’s sustained progress towards a stable democracy and underscores the importance of continuous engagement with the Constitution to ensure its relevance and effectiveness in addressing contemporary challenges. Through various activities and public forums, the NCCE aims to promote constitutional literacy and encourage critical reflection on the Constitution’s role in shaping Ghana’s future.
The NCCE’s focus on engaging security services underscores the critical role these institutions play in upholding the Constitution and maintaining law and order. By fostering a deeper understanding of their constitutional responsibilities, the NCCE aims to empower security personnel to act as true guardians of democracy. This engagement also aims to reinforce the importance of professionalism, integrity, and respect for human rights within the security services.
The involvement of diverse community groups and the general public further broadens the reach of the Constitution Week celebration. By promoting constitutional literacy among citizens from all walks of life, the NCCE seeks to create a more informed and engaged citizenry. This, in turn, empowers individuals to exercise their rights and responsibilities effectively and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s democratic progress. Ultimately, the 2025 Constitution Week serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility Ghanaians share in upholding and safeguarding the principles of democracy enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.
