The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) have strengthened collaboration to combat corruption in Ghana through public education initiatives.
This was made known during a meeting between Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and the NCCE leadership on Thursday, 3 April, where both parties committed to intensifying efforts to raise awareness about corruption and its harmful effects.
During the meeting, Agyebeng emphasized that the OSP’s role in preventing corruption extends beyond investigations and prosecutions.
He highlighted the importance of public education in reshaping attitudes towards corruption and fostering a culture of integrity, especially at the grassroots level. He reassured his commitment to working with the NCCE to drive these efforts nationwide.
On her part, the Chairperson of the NCCE, Kathleen Addy, welcomed the strengthened partnership, pointing out that the Commission’s wide network across the country makes it well-placed to educate the public on corruption and related issues. She reaffirmed the NCCE’s commitment to promoting civic responsibility and empowering citizens to uphold ethical standards.
The meeting also touched on the need to tackle vote-buying and selling well in advance of elections. Both institutions agreed that efforts to address these issues should not be limited to the electoral period but should be a year-round focus.
They also discussed exploring ways to mobilize resources to enhance their anti-corruption education campaigns.
Agyebeng was accompanied by Samuel Appiah Darko, OSP’s Director for Strategy, Research, and Communications. The NCCE delegation included Chairperson Addy, Deputy Chairman (Operations) Samuel Asare Akuamoah, Deputy Chairman (General Services) Victor Brobbey, and other senior officials.
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