NCCE Engages Immigration Officers on Constitutional Values in the Digital Age

The Northern Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged officers of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in Tamale as part of activities marking the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration.

The program, held on May 12, 2026, at the Ghana Immigration Service Office in Tamale, brought together about 30 security personnel comprising both men and women. The engagement aimed to deepen participants' understanding of Ghana's constitutional democracy and promote responsible citizenship in the digital era.

Addressing the gathering, the Northern Regional Director of the NCCE, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed, underscored the importance of Constitution Week as one of the Commission’s flagship civic education programs. He explained that the annual celebration, observed from April 28 to May 4, commemorates Ghana’s constitutional democracy and serves as a platform to educate citizens on their civic responsibilities.

Alhaji Mohammed noted that the constitutions of Ghana’s First, Second, and Third Republics were interrupted by military interventions and therefore could not fully achieve their intended objectives. He stressed that the 1992 Constitution, which ushered in the Fourth Republic, has successfully guided Ghana’s democratic governance for more than three decades, making it worthy of celebration and protection.

He further explained that April 28 was chosen as the commencement date for Constitution Week because it marks the day Ghanaians voted in a national referendum to approve the 1992 Constitution. According to him, 92.59 percent of voters endorsed the Constitution, paving the way for the establishment of the Fourth Republic.

The program was held under the theme, “Upholding Our Constitutional Values in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.” Participants were encouraged to use digital platforms responsibly and avoid the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and cybercrime.

Alhaji Mohammed emphasized that preserving Ghana’s constitutional values in the digital era requires the active participation of all citizens, including security agencies whose role is vital in safeguarding democracy and national stability.

Participants also engaged in discussions on constitutional governance, responsible digital citizenship, and the contribution of security agencies to sustaining Ghana’s democratic gains.

The program concluded with participants reaffirming their commitment to upholding the principles of the 1992 Constitution and contributing to the promotion of peace, democracy, and national development.