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Students Urged to Take Civic Obligations Seriously for Future Leadership Roles
The Deputy Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mrs. Gloria A. Kudo, has urged Ghanaian students to take their civic obligations seriously as they prepare to assume leadership roles in the future.
She made the call at the 2025 Korle Klottey Municipal Constitutional Quiz Competition held last Friday, where All Saints Anglican Model Basic School emerged as the overall winner with an impressive 42 points.
The event, organised by the NCCE, formed part of activities marking Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary and aimed to promote civic responsibility, constitutional awareness, and patriotism among the youth.
Addressing the participating students, Mrs. Kudo emphasised that civic education is not just about acquiring knowledge but serves as a vital tool for nurturing responsible and active citizens.
“The quiz is not merely a contest but a stepping stone to nurturing responsible leadership,” she stated, adding that the values of teamwork, discipline, and healthy competition must guide Ghana’s next generation of leaders.
She further encouraged students to internalise the principles of the 1992 Constitution and apply them in their daily lives, urging them to be ambassadors of civic responsibility in their schools and communities.
Echoing similar sentiments, the Municipal Director of the NCCE, Mr. Jonathan E. Nii Adjiri Sackey, highlighted the importance of civic education in Ghana’s democratic journey.
He noted that the competition, originally scheduled for Constitution and Citizenship Week, was rescheduled to coincide with the Independence Day celebrations to further underscore the relevance of the Constitution in national development.
Mr. Sackey commended all participating schools for their dedication and preparation, adding that interactive platforms such as quiz competitions help instil national values and foster a deeper understanding of democratic principles.
The Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Philip Aidoo, also encouraged students to study the Constitution diligently and share their knowledge with their peers.
“By understanding the Constitution, the youth will be better prepared to build a peaceful and progressive nation for future generations,” he noted.
In the final results, Virgo Preparatory School placed second with 32 points, followed closely by Gray Memorial Basic School with 31 points. Osu Presbyterian Girls’ School took the fourth position. All top schools received attractive prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance.
By Eugene Ampiaw
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it will begin a special revenue mobilisation exercise on Monday, November 10, 2025, to recover all monies owed to the Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year.
According to the AMA, the exercise aims to boost revenue generation and improve service delivery across the city.
it sais a Revenue Mobilisation Task Force will visit businesses, properties, and outdoor advertising locations to reconcile bills and collect outstanding payments.
The Assembly advised all ratepayers to make available valid receipts of payment for Business Operating Permits (BOPs), Property Rates, Outdoor Advertising Fees, and Rents.
The Assembly added that those who may not be present during the exercise are encouraged to leave their receipts with caretakers to avoid penalties, as no excuses will be accepted from defaulters or their agents.
The assembly noted that the task force will also remove all unauthorised billboards, and companies found to have erected such structures without permits will be surcharged with the cost of removal.
The AMA urged all businesses and property owners to cooperate with the exercise, noting that the funds collected will help the Assembly continue to provide essential services such as sanitation, infrastructure development, and public safety.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to review his approach to governance, describing it as “not the best.”
He said the recent bail conditions imposed on some former government officials are unfair and appear to be punitive rather than just.
Mr. Glover made these comments during an interview on Metro TV.
He explained that bail is supposed to allow an accused person to appear before the court while the case is being tried, and not to serve as a form of punishment.
“If you want me to appear regularly before the police and the court, you can put a condition for me, but it should not be punitive. You can take my passport, ask me to report, or inspect my property. But where you make the bail so high that the person cannot even meet it, that becomes punishment,” he said.
He noted that some of the accused persons, including former government officials such as “my brother Assibey and my sister Gifty,” are still in custody because they have not been able to meet their bail requirements.
“What is the use of it? You keep them in incarceration, and they cannot have their day in court. Then you slap them with high bail conditions, making it difficult for them to secure their release. So what kind of justice are we talking about?,” he questioned.
Mr. Glover further criticized what he described as prejudicial comments made against accused persons before their cases are even heard in court, adding that it undermines justice.
He said the government, through agencies like the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the police, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor, should ensure fairness and transparency in handling such cases.
He urged President Mahama to pay attention to these developments, warning that such practices affect the country’s image and governance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
