NCCE Urges Eastern Regional Police Command to Uphold the Constitution in the Digital Age

The NCCE Eastern Regional Office has engaged officers of the Ghana Police Service Eastern Regional Command in Koforidua on responsible civic participation in the digital age, as part of activities marking the 2026 Constitution Week Celebration.

The engagement, held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, brought together senior police officers and NCCE officials to reflect on this year’s Constitution Week theme: “Upholding Our Constitution in a Digital Age: Our Collective Responsibility.” Participants included the Eastern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Owusu-Bempeh; the Regional Commander of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, ACP Simon Agbodeka; the Regional Auditor, DSP Mrs. Joyce Dugah; the Operational Commander, ASP Agyare Kofi Okyere; Police School Class Instructor, ASP Samuel Adu; the NCCE Eastern Regional Director, Madam Ophelia Ankrah; and Deputy Director, Mr. Augustine Bosrotsi, among other officers of the Service.

In his welcome address, DCOP Owusu-Bempeh expressed appreciation to the NCCE for its continuous commitment to promoting civic consciousness and strengthening Ghana’s democratic values. He commended the Commission for its sustained public education efforts on citizens’ rights, duties, and responsibilities.

Delivering the main presentation, Mr. Augustine Bosrotsi took participants through the background of Constitution Week and explained the relevance of this year’s theme. He said the digital age had created new opportunities for civic participation, access to information, and public engagement, but had also introduced risks such as misinformation, disinformation, cyber misconduct, and irresponsible use of social media. He urged the officers to uphold the Constitution not only in their professional duties, but also in their personal conduct, especially in the digital space.

Mr. Bosrotsi further encouraged the officers to verify information before sharing, respect the rights of others online, and help promote responsible digital citizenship. He stressed that protecting Ghana’s democracy is a shared responsibility which requires citizens and public officers to uphold truth, accountability, discipline, and respect for lawful authority.

The session was highly interactive, with officers asking questions, sharing experiences, and contributing to discussions on the role of security personnel in promoting constitutionalism in a digital era. To climax the engagement, participants who answered questions correctly were presented with copies of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

The NCCE called on public officers and citizens to use digital platforms responsibly, defend the Constitution, reject misinformation, and contribute to the protection of Ghana’s democracy.