NCCE Chairperson Urges Youth to Reject Corruption and Uphold Integrity

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged Ghanaians, particularly young people, to reject the normalization of corruption and remain committed to integrity, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.

She made the call during the NCCE Inter-Tertiary Civic Education Clubs Symposium held at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Dzorwulu, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Addressing students and participants on the theme “Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption,” the Chairperson expressed concern about the growing challenges confronting young people and acknowledged the pressure many face while trying to succeed within an increasingly difficult system.

She described corruption as a deeply rooted and complex issue that has gradually become embedded in everyday life and culture, negatively affecting trust, fairness, accountability, and national development.

According to her, discussions on corruption should go beyond blaming political leaders and institutions and instead encourage citizens to reflect on their own actions, behaviors, and attitudes that contribute to unethical practices in society.

The Chairperson stressed that corruption and unethical conduct must never be accepted as normal, warning that no society can expect meaningful progress when wrongdoing becomes part of everyday life.

She noted that national development should not only be measured by roads, buildings, and infrastructure projects, but also by whether citizens feel protected, respected, and given equal opportunities to succeed within a fair and transparent system.

She further emphasized the importance of due process, transparency, and accountability in leadership and public institutions, explaining that public confidence is strengthened when decisions and actions are carried out openly and fairly.

The Chairperson also encouraged student leaders and members of Civic Education Clubs to remain committed to ethical leadership and civic responsibility, noting that the fight against corruption is a continuous process that requires collective effort from both leaders and ordinary citizens.

She concluded by urging young people not to feel powerless in the fight against corruption, stressing that every individual has a role to play in promoting honesty, fairness, and accountability to build a just, inclusive, and progressive society.