NCCE Yendi Uses Sakara Radio in Tamale to Educate Public on Human Rights and Corruption.

The Yendi Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), under the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), has participated in a live radio discussion on Sakara Radio in Tamale to educate the public on the link between human rights and the fight against corruption.

The engagement formed part of the NCCE’s continuous public education efforts aimed at promoting integrity, accountability, transparency, and respect for the rule of law. It provided a platform to explain how corruption affects citizens’ rights and weakens public trust in democratic institutions.

During the programme, the NCCE resource person explained that corruption is not only an economic or governance problem but also a human rights concern. According to the discussion, corrupt practices can deny citizens access to quality education, healthcare, justice, employment opportunities, social services, and fair treatment from public institutions.

Listeners were educated on their rights and responsibilities under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana and encouraged to uphold the values of honesty, discipline, patriotism, and accountability in their daily activities. The resource person emphasized that citizens have a duty to protect public property, respect the rights of others, obey the law, and support efforts that promote national development.

The discussion further highlighted the importance of citizen participation in the fight against corruption. Members of the public were encouraged to report corrupt practices, refuse to offer or accept bribes, demand accountability from duty bearers, and support anti-corruption institutions in the discharge of their mandates.

Attention was also drawn to the need for ethical leadership at all levels of society. The resource person noted that the fight against corruption must begin with individual conduct, adding that transparency and integrity should guide the actions of public officials, private institutions, community leaders, and ordinary citizens.

The radio engagement also created an opportunity for listeners to ask questions and share their views on corruption-related issues. Through the interactive session, participants gained a better understanding of how corruption affects human rights and why active citizen involvement is necessary in building a just and accountable society.

The programme ended with a call on citizens to uphold ethical values, defend their rights, perform their civic duties, and contribute to building a corruption-free Ghana.