The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Akuapem North Assembly, Barima A.S. Asiedu Larbi, has charged Ghanaians to promote unity and inclusivity in our society in the quest to consolidate our constitutional democracy.
He made the call during the launch of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) – Akuapem North 2023 Citizenship Week Celebration at Grace Presbyterian Church at Akropong on Friday.
The theme for the 2023 Citizenship Week Celebration is, “30 Years of Consolidating Constitutional Democracy and Building National Cohesion: The Role of the Youth/Ghanaian Child.”
Students from Salem Presbyterian Junior High School (JHS), Municipal Assembly (M/A) JHS, Methodist JHS, and Okuapeman JHS, Akropong, among other important personalities in the Municipality graced the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, which was mainly made up of students from the four aforementioned JHSs, the MCE acknowledged the role young people played in Ghana’s democracy and shaping the country’s future.
He recounted the history of Ghana’s Constitutional Development until 28th April, 1992, when Ghanaians had a referendum to accept the constitution, which was 30 years ago.
The MCE said accountability was taking responsibility for one’s actions and doing what was right, hence, urging the students to be patriotic, peace loving and disciplined to ensure a clean environment, respect national symbols, as well as defending the Constitution and the laws of Ghana.
He commended the NCCE for organising the event, as well as teachers of the four schools for their respective contributions in making the event a success.
On her part, the Municipal Director for the NCCE, Ms. Benedicta Duvor, in her welcome address and purpose of the gathering, asked the students to reflect on the theme for the celebration.
Ms. Duvor entreated the gathering to appreciate the 30 years of democratic journey of the 4th Republican Constitution, which was the longest, ever since Ghana became a Republic in 1960, and urged the students to uphold and defend the Constitution for it to outlive the 30 years celebration.
