District Director for the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ellen Osei, has admonished the public to maintain the values of nation building.
According to her, this is imperative to promoting peaceful co-existence to enhance the respect for rule of law. She further indicated that it will consequently create equal opportunity for all.
Additionally, Mrs. Osei explained the need for all to put Ghana first. She also emphasized the need to plan and strategize on respective roles and responsibilities towards achieving national unity.
She made this revelation at a meeting with Community members, schools, religious bodies, artisans, and Persons with Disabilities in the District as part of the Commission’s annual Constitution Week celebration.
Ghanaians urged to put Ghana first
Speaking on the theme, “We are One, Ghana First”, she emphasized the need for Ghanaians to have a common destiny. As such, their national interest must surpass all other personal, political, ethnic and religious interests.
“As a nation we have failed in adhering to some adopted values and principles of the Constitution because of issues of ethnocentrism, religious fanatism, chieftaincy disputes, secessionist agitation and a host [of] others”.
Mrs Osei further highlighted the essence to avoid greed, self-centeredness and quest for power. According to him, this threatens the foundation of the nation’s unity and tranquillity.
The NCCE is a constitutional body mandated to create and sustain awareness of constitutional democracy. This, is for the achievement of political, economic and social stability through civic education.
Take interest in nation building
The Asuogyaman District Programme Officer of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Prosper Swanzy, on May 1, urged Ghanaians to take keen interest in nation building.
According to him, Ghanaians must also pay attention to the core values and principles in the country’s democratic development.
Speaking at the district launch of the 2021 NCCE National Constitution Week, he urged Ghanaians to live as one people with a common destiny.
Mr. Swanzy explained that Ghana was on a historic journey to establish a framework of governance to secure opportunities for posterity.
“We Ghanaians have solemnly declared our commitment to freedom, justice, preservation of fundamental rights and freedoms; as well as the unity and stability of our nation.
“This framework of government came into force on January 7, 1993, as the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. Years on our practice of democratic governance has survived”.
He further revealed that, the Commission sought to use the celebration to create an increased participation of all Ghanaians. To this end, this is to achieve good governance, social and political stability for national unity and development.
On his part, the NCCE District Accountant, Mr Francis Matey, prompted Ghanaians not to allow their guard down on the observation of COVID-19 protocols. He also urged Ghanaians to take a keen interest in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination.
The celebration was instituted in 2001 to ensure that the Constitution becomes a living document embossed on the minds and hearts of Ghanaians in pursuit of democracy and good governance.
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