The Volta Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has taken its Constitutional Week campaign beyond public forums into the secure walls of the Ho Central Prison, engaging officers of the Ghana Prisons Service in a thought-provoking civic education session.
With the theme “Ghana’s Future: Our Collective Responsibility,” the outreach targeted both senior and junior officers, emphasizing their unique role in law enforcement and national development.
Regional Director of the NCCE, Mr. Kenneth Kponor, underscored the importance of including security services in civic education, noting that personnel in uniform are not only peacekeepers but key players in shaping Ghana’s democratic future. “We want them to realize their roles go beyond uniforms—they are custodians of the Constitution,” he stated.
Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP), Mr. Wilson Sallah, challenged participants to consider the legacy they are building, touching on issues such as illegal mining and environmental degradation. He urged prison officers to act with integrity, discipline, and patriotism, noting that the law must be upheld without bias—even by those tasked with its enforcement.
Regional Commander of Prisons, DDP Edward Ashun, praised the initiative and proposed a broader integration of civic education into Ghana’s education system through collaboration with the Ghana Education Service.
The session also featured interactive elements led by Rev. Vincent Adzika, Municipal NCCE Director, including a quiz and distribution of the 1992 Constitution to reinforce officers’ understanding of their civic obligations.
The event marked a powerful reminder that constitutional awareness and national responsibility begin with every citizen—regardless of their role or rank.
