NCCE Upper East Engages St. Paul JHS on Constitutional Values in the Digital Age

The Upper East Regional Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged students of St. Paul Junior High School in Bolgatanga as part of activities marking the 2026 Citizenship Week Celebration.

The programme was held under the national theme: “Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.” It brought together students, teachers and NCCE officials for an educational session focused on the role of young Ghanaians in protecting constitutional values in the digital age.

The engagement was also guided by the sub-theme: “Growing Up Digital: The Ghanaian Child Upholding the Constitution Online.” The discussion was designed to help students understand that their rights and responsibilities as citizens do not end in their homes, schools and communities, but extend to the online spaces they use.

Speaking at the programme, Mr. Eric Tambolah, a Civic Education Officer at the Bolgatanga Regional Office of the NCCE, reminded the students that the 1992 Constitution of Ghana remains the supreme law of the country. He explained that constitutional values apply both offline and online.

He noted that rights such as freedom of expression, the right to privacy and the right to information must be exercised responsibly, especially on social media and other digital platforms.

“As young Ghanaians growing up in the digital age, you must understand that posting on social media, sharing content and interacting online are all civic acts,” Mr. Tambolah told the students. “The Constitution protects you online, but it also demands that you act responsibly.”

The students were taken through key issues relevant to their digital lives, including cyberbullying, misinformation, hate speech, online abuse and the legal consequences of irresponsible online conduct under Ghana’s Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038).

Mr. Tambolah urged the students to use the internet positively, verify information before sharing, respect the rights and dignity of others online, and avoid conduct that could harm individuals, families, schools or communities.

He further encouraged the students to become ambassadors of constitutional values in their homes, schools, communities and online networks.

As part of the engagement, the students were also reminded of their responsibility to protect and safeguard the environment, in line with the civic duties provided under the 1992 Constitution.

The NCCE Upper East Regional Office reaffirmed its commitment to educating young people on responsible citizenship, constitutional duties and safe digital conduct.