NCCE Bono Engages Customs Officers on Constitutional Values in a Digital Age

Sustaining Ghana’s constitutional democracy requires citizens to uphold constitutional values both online and offline, Mr. Peter Gyasi, Bono Deputy Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education, has said.

He made the statement during an engagement with officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority as part of activities marking the 2026 Annual Constitution Week Celebration in Sunyani. The engagement took place on Thursday, 28th May 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Regional Command of Customs and brought together customs officers from across the Bono Region.

Speaking on the theme, “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility,” Mr. Gyasi noted that digital platforms have become central to communication, information sharing, public expression, and participation in national discourse. He explained that while the digital space offers many opportunities, it has also introduced challenges that can undermine constitutional values when not used responsibly.

According to him, some of the major concerns in the digital age include cyberbullying, misinformation, disinformation, cybercrime, invasion of privacy, impersonation, digital fraud, cyberstalking, sextortion, threats to distribute intimate images, and the circulation of inappropriate content.

Mr. Gyasi urged security officers and citizens to be guided by the principles and values of the 1992 Constitution, particularly the commitment to liberty, the rule of law, accountability, fundamental human rights, unity, and national stability. He stressed that actions in the digital space are not separate from real-life conduct and must therefore reflect respect for the rights and freedoms of others.

He also referred to the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038), and advised officers to avoid cyber threats, harassment, unlawful access to information, and misuse of digital systems. He encouraged them to use digital platforms responsibly, ethically, and in ways that promote public trust and national cohesion.

On his part, Mr. Charles Owusu, Chief Revenue Officer of the Customs Division, commended the NCCE for the timely engagement. He called on officers to demonstrate responsible behaviour in the digital environment, both in their private lives and in the discharge of their official duties.

Mr. Owusu further urged the officers to share the knowledge acquired during the engagement with the public to help safeguard Ghana’s constitutional democracy and promote responsible digital citizenship.