Hohoe: Mr Ernest Amedior, the Hohoe Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called upon learners to actively resist, reject, and report corrupt activities as part of the broader effort to combat corruption.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Amedior emphasized the importance of integrity, encouraging learners to speak up when they witness wrongdoing and to inspire others to act ethically. He noted that integrity begins with individual actions. This message was delivered during an educational session on corruption, organized by the Commission in collaboration with the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) and supported by the Hewlett Foundation. The session was held with selected learners in the Municipality in observance of the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day.
The African Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually, aims to promote integrity and strengthen the fight against corruption across the continent. The theme for 2026, "Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa," calls for renewed efforts to instill a culture of integrity and accountability. Mr. Amedior highlighted that the engagement offered young people a platform to discuss issues related to corruption and integrity, share their experiences, and explore ways to promote integrity within their schools and communities.
He explained that integrity involves doing the right thing even when unobserved, being honest, fair, taking responsibility for one's actions, and choosing right over wrong, even when faced with challenges. Demonstrating integrity, learners are encouraged to tell the truth, avoid cheating during exams, return lost items, respect school rules, and reject bribery, favoritism, and dishonesty.
Mr. Amedior defined corruption as the misuse of entrusted power for personal gain, which can manifest in various forms such as cheating in exams, falsifying grades, favoritism by teachers, and bribery for positions. He stressed that corruption negatively impacts development, limiting access to healthcare, quality education, and infrastructure, which, in turn, affects citizens' well-being and perpetuates poverty and inequality.
To combat these issues, Mr. Amedior urged learners to report corrupt activities to teachers, trusted community members, and the police, assuring them of protection under the Whistleblower's Act. He emphasized that stopping corruption early is crucial to protecting public resources and ensuring that offenders are held accountable.