Young people in the Kassena-Nankana West District are being positioned at the forefront of Ghana’s anti-corruption fight after receiving training on the rule of law, transparency, and accountability.
At a day’s engagement session organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) with support from GIZ and the European Union, representatives of out-of-school youth groups — including mechanics, dressmakers, tricycle riders, carpenters and hairdressers — were introduced to the tools they need to resist and report corrupt practices.
The District NCCE Director, Mr. Robert Dampare, said empowering youth with civic education was essential to build a new generation of citizens committed to integrity and good governance. He urged participants to embrace anti-corruption values and become community advocates for transparency.
“We cannot win the fight against corruption without grassroots involvement. The youth must take up this challenge, speak out, and help protect the public purse,” Mr. Dampare stressed.
The training also introduced participants to legal instruments such as the Whistleblowers Act, which protects those who report misconduct.
Assistant Superintendent of Immigration Robert Ubindam of the Paga Sector Command highlighted the everyday forms of corruption — including bribery, nepotism, extortion, and embezzlement — explaining how they weaken institutions and stall development. He encouraged participants to be courageous in reporting wrongdoing to the right authorities.
Participants expressed enthusiasm about the programme, noting that it had equipped them with practical knowledge to demand accountability in their communities and resist practices that undermine Ghana’s progress.
Organisers said the initiative was part of a wider effort to mobilise young people as champions of integrity and create community-driven solutions to corruption.
