NCCE Urges Responsible Use of Digital Platforms to Protect Constitutional Values

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on Ghanaians to use digital platforms responsibly to safeguard constitutional values, national unity, and peace in the country amid growing concerns over misinformation, cybercrime, and online abuse.

The call was made by the Bono Deputy Regional Director of NCCE, Mr. Peter K. Gyasi, during a radio discussion on Sunyani FM on Friday, 22nd May 2026, as part of activities marking the 2026 Annual Constitution Week Celebration.

Speaking on the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” Mr. Gyasi explained that the increasing use of digital technology and social media platforms has transformed the way people communicate, share opinions, and participate in national discourse.

He noted, however, that the growing shift from physical interactions to online communication has also created challenges such as misinformation, disinformation, cybercrime, invasion of privacy, impersonation, digital fraud, cyberstalking, and online abuse, particularly against women and children.

According to Mr. Gyasi, the Commission' selected this year’s theme in response to the urgent need to safeguard constitutional values within an increasingly interconnected digital society. He stressed the importance of protecting values such as human dignity, the rule of law, liberty, freedom, fraternity, and national unity.

Mr. Gyasi further advised citizens to use internet communication channels and social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X, responsibly to promote peace, tolerance, and national stability rather than division and abuse.

He encouraged the public to become more conscious of their online behavior and contribute positively to maintaining a safe and respectful digital environment.