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Students Urged to Take Civic Obligations Seriously for Future Leadership Roles
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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 Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
