Ghanaian Youth Urged to Join Fight Against Corruption

Youth in the Kassena-Nankana West district of Ghana have been called upon to join the fight against corruption, with the district's Director of the National Commission for Civic Education, Mr. Robert Dampare, emphasizing that their involvement is crucial in upholding the rule of law and promoting good governance. A day's engagement with out-of-school youth on the "Rule of Law and the Fight against Corruption" program organized by NCCE with support from GIZ and the EU brought together various youth groups to enhance their knowledge on the rule of law, civic rights, and legal frameworks. The program aimed to promote transparency and accountability, with speakers urging the youth to adopt values of anticorruption and report suspected corrupt acts.

Key Takeaways:

• Mr. Robert Dampare, Kassena-Nankana West District Director of NCCE, emphasized the importance of youth involvement in the fight against corruption, highlighting that their participation is crucial in upholding the rule of law and promoting good governance.
• The "Rule of Law and the Fight against Corruption" program, organized by NCCE with support from GIZ and the EU, brought together various youth groups to enhance their knowledge on the rule of law, civic rights, and legal frameworks such as the whistleblowers act.
• Speakers at the program, including Mr. Robert Ubindam, Assistant Superintendent of Immigration of the Paga Sector Command, urged the youth to be aware of and report corrupt activities, such as bribery, extortion, embezzlement, and nepotism, to the right authorities using the rule of law.
• The program aimed to promote transparency and accountability among the youth, with speakers emphasizing the importance of integrity and protecting the public purse.
• Mr. Dampare urged the youth to adopt values of anticorruption, be advocates for change, and report suspected corrupt acts to the right institutions.