As part of the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration, the Northern Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) engaged officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in a public education programme aimed at strengthening constitutional awareness and promoting responsible digital citizenship. The programme was held at the Customs Regional Office in Tamale.
The engagement brought together 41 officers, comprising 32 males and 9 females, and was facilitated by the Northern Regional Director of the NCCE, Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed.
Addressing participants, Alhaji Mohammed explained the significance of Constitution Week and emphasized the need for all Ghanaians to safeguard the country's Fourth Republican Constitution. He recounted Ghana's political history, noting that the First, Second, and Third Republics were overthrown through military and police interventions before the adoption of constitutional rule under the Fourth Republic.
He commended the security services for their contribution to sustaining 34 years of uninterrupted constitutional democracy and reminded participants that the 1992 Constitution was approved by Ghanaians through a referendum held on 28th April 1992, laying the foundation for the country's current democratic governance.
Speaking on the 2026 Constitution Week theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” Alhaji Mohammed stressed that while technology has transformed everyday life, the laws of Ghana remain applicable in both physical and digital spaces. He cautioned that individuals who engage in cyber-related offences cannot hide behind technology to escape justice.
He further urged the officers to remain vigilant against misinformation, disinformation, and cybercrime, encouraging them to report online criminal activities to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for investigation and prosecution.
Touching on Ghana's legal framework for cybersecurity, Alhaji Mohammed highlighted the importance of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), explaining that the legislation was enacted to strengthen the country's response to cyber-related crimes and enhance national cybersecurity.
The programme concluded with participants reaffirming their commitment to upholding the principles of the 1992 Constitution and contributing to the promotion of peace, democracy, responsible digital citizenship, and national development.
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