NCCE Sensitises Immigration Officers at Bodi on Digital Rights and Constitutional Safeguards

The Office of the NCCE in the Bodi District has engaged personnel of the District Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on the theme “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.”

Held at the Bodi District Assembly Hall as part of the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration, the event sought to deepen officers’ understanding of constitutional rights and legal safeguards in the use of digital technology.

District Director of the NCCE, Emmanuel Awotwe, in his presentation, stressed that law enforcement agencies must balance national security duties with respect for citizens’ rights online. He guided participants through key provisions of the 1992 Constitution that protect privacy, freedom of expression, and human dignity in the digital space.

Officers were also sensitized on the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1030), with emphasis on lawful access to data, child protection online, offences relating to illegal interception, and penalties for online exploitation.

Mr. Awotwe further noted that immigration officers frequently encounter digital evidence and cross-border cyber issues, making knowledge of the law critical to their operations.

He urged the officers to serve as ambassadors of digital rights in their operations and communities, reiterating NCCE’s commitment to partner with security agencies to promote constitutionalism and responsible technology use across the district.

Speaking on behalf of the Immigration Officers, Assistant Superintendent of Immigration, Ebenezer Peprah, commended the NCCE for the initiative. He indicated that the interaction has clarified grey areas on data handling during investigations and would help officers avoid rights violations while combating cyber-enabled crimes such as human trafficking and document fraud.