By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA
Obuasi, May 5, GNA – The Obuasi East Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has engaged members of the civic education club of the Obuasi Senior High School on ethical leadership, transparency and accountability.
The engagement forms part of efforts to deepen the participation of the youth in the fight against corruption.
The engagement is part of activities under the “Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption” initiative being implemented within the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) Programme.
The programme seeks to empower young people with knowledge on ethical governance, strengthen their appreciation of public accountability, and encourage respect for the rule of law as critical pillars of democratic development.
Mrs. Gertrude Kwofie, Municipal Director of Legal Aid Authority, took the students through key provisions of Ghana’s anti-corruption framework, with particular emphasis on the Whistle Blower’s Act.
She explained that the law provided a secure avenue for individuals to report wrongdoing, including corruption, abuse of office and misuse of public resources, without fear of victimisation.
She noted that corruption often thrived in environments where individuals remained silent, and encouraged the students to be guided by integrity, honesty and fairness in their daily decisions.
Touching on broader anti-corruption laws, she said understanding legal provisions alone was not sufficient, but must be complemented by a strong sense of personal responsibility and ethical conduct.
Mr. Lawrence Nyame, the Obuasi East Municipal Director of the NCCE, highlighted the importance of ethical leadership, describing it as leadership grounded in accountability, transparency and service to the public.
He said ethical leaders prioritised the common good over personal interest and avoided practices such as conflict of interest and influence peddling, which undermined fairness and institutional credibility.
Mr. Nyame encouraged the students to see themselves as future leaders and begin to practice accountability in their academic and social lives.
He explained that public accountability required duty bearers to be answerable to the people for their actions and decisions, and that citizens also had a responsibility to demand transparency from leaders.
The engagement, which featured interactive discussions and question-and-answer sessions, formed part of a nationwide exercise targeting civic education clubs in senior high schools and youth groups in tertiary institutions.
The initiative is expected to strengthen civic knowledge among young people, promote responsible citizenship, and build a generation committed to transparency and accountability in both public and private life.
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Yussif Ibrahim
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