NCCE Educates SDA Church Members on Upholding the Constitution in the Digital Age

The Dormaa Central Municipal Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Bono Region has organized a public education programme to promote responsible digital citizenship and encourage citizens to uphold the 1992 Constitution of Ghana in the digital age.

The engagement, held on Sunday, 9th May 2021, at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church premises in the Dormaa Central Municipality, formed part of activities marking the Annual Constitution Week Celebration. It was aimed at sensitizing citizens to their civic responsibilities, particularly in relation to the proper use of digital platforms and the protection of constitutional rights and freedoms.

Speaking on the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” Miss Obour Sarfowaa Sandra educated participants on the growing challenges associated with increased access to information and online civic participation. She highlighted issues such as misinformation, disinformation, identity theft, and the abuse of rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution.

Miss Sandra urged participants to verify information before sharing it on various social media platforms. She also advised them to respect the rights of others online while exercising freedom of expression responsibly, stressing that the digital space must not be used to spread falsehoods, attack others, or undermine public peace.

She further emphasized that citizens must actively participate in governance and public discourse in ways that conform to the 1992 Constitution, which remains the supreme law of the land. She added that protecting the Constitution in the digital era is a collective responsibility that requires the involvement of parents, guardians, religious groups, and community members.

Participants were also encouraged to educate the youth on responsible social media usage to protect them from online abuse, misinformation, identity theft, and possible legal consequences. The civic message was clear: citizens must use digital platforms responsibly, verify before sharing, respect the rights of others, and help protect Ghana’s democracy through lawful and constructive online engagement.

Members of the church expressed appreciation to the Commission for the insightful programme. They actively participated by sharing their views and experiences, which contributed to the success of the engagement.

The NCCE called on citizens, especially social media users, to uphold the values of the 1992 Constitution by using digital platforms to inform, educate, promote peace, and strengthen national unity. Citizens were further urged to think before they post, verify before they share, and report harmful online content through the appropriate institutions.