Accra: Madam Mary Ankrah, the Awutu-Senya East Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged the younger generation to become more active, responsible, and well-informed in reporting incidents of corruption to authorities. She emphasized that building societies rooted in honesty, transparency, and accountability requires a collective commitment from governments, institutions, communities, and citizens, particularly the youth.
According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Ankrah made these remarks during an engagement with pupils of the Emmanuel Presbyterian Basic School in Kasoa. The event, commemorating the 2026 African Union Anti-Corruption Day (AACD) and supported by the European Union and GIZ, was organized by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) in partnership with the Awutu-Senya-East Directorate of the NCCE. The theme of the event was 'Scaling up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-corruption Actions Across Africa.'
The celebration spotlighted a renewed effort to foster a culture of integrity and accountability. As the facilitator, Madam Ankrah highlighted the significance of this year's commemoration for the GACC, which marks 25 years of advancing transparency, accountability, and integrity in Ghana. Over the years, her office has collaborated with relevant actors to enhance efforts in combating corruption in the nation.
Ms. Ankrah educated the pupils on integrity and various forms of corruption, reminding them that promoting integrity and combating corruption are shared responsibilities. She noted that the event was held across 85 districts in Ghana, providing young people a platform to discuss corruption and integrity, share experiences, and explore ways to promote integrity in their schools and communities.
Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh, the Executive Secretary of GACC, in a message read on her behalf, emphasized the importance of reviewing commitments to building a Ghana and an Africa where integrity thrives, and corruption is eliminated. She reiterated that the fight against corruption is a shared responsibility requiring active participation from all.
Mrs. Narteh further stressed that every act of honesty, every decision to do what is right, and every effort to promote accountability brings society closer to a transparent, just, and prosperous future. She addressed the young people of Ghana, urging them to resist, reject, and report corruption, emphasizing that their voices, actions, and choices matter and that they are not only the leaders of tomorrow but champions of integrity today.
As part of the celebration, the pupils engaged in discussions, shared their views and experiences on corruption and integrity, and explored ways to promote integrity. They also harvested stories capturing the impact of the previous year's engagement with the Awutu-Senya Directorate of the NCCE.