6th May, 2026 – Damongo
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Savannah Region has commenced its annual Constitution Week celebration with a renewed call on citizens to uphold and defend the Constitution of Ghana, particularly in the evolving digital era.
The annual celebration seeks to sensitize and educate the public on the importance of protecting the country’s constitutional democracy and promoting responsible citizenship.
The NCCE is mandated to create and sustain awareness of the principles and objectives of the 1992 Constitution as the fundamental law of Ghana. The Commission is also tasked with educating and encouraging citizens to defend the Constitution at all times, while implementing programmes that promote awareness of civic responsibilities, rights, and obligations.
The Constitution Week celebration was instituted in 2001 and is observed annually from April 28 to May to commemorate Ghana’s return to constitutional democratic rule. April 28 marks the historic referendum during which Ghanaians overwhelmingly approved the draft Fourth Republican Constitution, which officially came into force on January 7, 1993.
This year’s celebration is being held on the theme: “Upholding Our Constitution in the Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.”
Speaking on the significance of the theme, Savannah Regional Director of the NCCE, Issaka Zitor, noted that the digital space has become a central platform for communication, information sharing, and civic participation among Ghanaians.
According to him, social media platforms, online news portals, and messaging applications have significantly enhanced citizens’ access to information and participation in national discourse.
However, he cautioned that the growing reliance on digital technologies has also introduced serious challenges, including misinformation, disinformation, cybercrime, invasion of privacy, impersonation, digital fraud, and online abuse, particularly against women and children.
“These issues undermine public trust, distort national conversations, and pose threats to social cohesion and national security,” he stated.
Mr. Zitor explained that the 2026 theme was carefully chosen to address the growing concerns associated with digital communication while promoting responsible online engagement.
He said the theme serves as a reminder to citizens about the consequences of misinformation and cyber-related crimes, while also highlighting the importance of digital technologies as tools for civic education and access to constitutional information.
He further emphasized that safeguarding constitutional values in today’s interconnected digital society requires the collective efforts of citizens, state institutions, civil society organizations, and the media.
“As technology and social media continue to reshape governance and public discourse, it is essential for all stakeholders to promote responsible digital engagement that respects the rule of law, democratic principles, and the rights of others,”
The Savannah Regional Director stressed that the Constitution remains a living framework that guides behaviour, strengthens democratic accountability, and promotes national unity in the modern era.
Mr. Zitor also referenced the Cyber Security Act 2020, describing it as a comprehensive legal framework aimed at addressing cybercrime and protecting digital infrastructure in Ghana.
Despite the existence of the law, he noted that enforcement alone cannot effectively tackle digital-related challenges, citing inadequate public awareness and limited understanding of responsible online behaviour, especially among young people and those in the informal sector.
He therefore called on all citizens to embrace responsible digital conduct in the interest of peace, security, and national development.
According to him, every Ghanaian has a constitutional duty under Article 41 of the 1992 Constitution to uphold and defend the Constitution at all times.
Abdulai Zulkaninu
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