NCCE North Gonja Marks Constitution Week with Public Education on Digital Responsibility

The North Gonja District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education has organised a series of public education engagements in Daboya to commemorate the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration.

The engagements were held at the Old Police Station Base, Madam Rashida’s Dressmaking Shop, the Hairdressers Association, and the Bakarabasepe Women Group, all in Daboya. The celebration was held under the national theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.”

The activities sought to deepen public understanding of the 1992 Constitution and encourage citizens to uphold democratic values, constitutional principles, and responsible conduct in the digital space.

During the engagements, officers of the Commission educated participants on the importance of the 1992 Constitution in safeguarding Ghana’s democracy, protecting fundamental human rights, promoting the rule of law, and strengthening accountable governance. They explained that the Constitution remains the foundation of Ghana’s democratic development and must be respected by all citizens.

The public was also sensitised on citizens’ responsibilities in maintaining peace, national unity, and social harmony both online and offline. Participants were reminded that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, such freedom must be exercised with responsibility, respect for others, and commitment to the national interest.

The education further highlighted the dangers of fake news, misinformation, cyberbullying, hate speech, and other forms of online misconduct. The NCCE team explained that irresponsible use of social media and digital platforms could damage reputations, create fear and mistrust, threaten national security, and undermine democratic stability.

The engagements also focused on the role of key stakeholders, including parents, teachers, religious leaders, youth groups, traditional authorities, artisans, women’s groups, and the media, in protecting Ghana’s constitutional democracy. They were encouraged to guide citizens, especially young people, to use digital platforms to promote truth, tolerance, patriotism, respect for lawful authority and public institutions, and peaceful coexistence.

Participants actively took part in the discussions and asked important questions on constitutional rights, civic responsibilities, and responsible digital citizenship. The interactive sessions also provided an opportunity for the public to share concerns and deepen their understanding of how everyday actions, especially online communication, can either strengthen or weaken constitutional democracy.

Participants were encouraged to uphold the Constitution in their daily lives, verify information before sharing it, avoid abusive and divisive online conduct, and use digital platforms to promote peace, tolerance, national unity, and responsible citizenship.