President Nana Addo has vehemently assured the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education(NCCE) of government’s willingness to provide logistics for the execution of her duties as stipulated in the constitution. The President also urged Kathleen Addy to pursue a stakeholder consultation for the successful fulfillment of the Commission’s mandate.
President Akufo-Addo reminded the new NCCE Chairperson about her independence as stipulated by the 1992 Constitution, asking her not to be subject to the control of any authority , himself.
The President was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Madam Kathleen Addy as the new Chairperson of the NCCE at the Jubilee House. The new NCCE has been appointed to replace Madam Joseph Nkrumah, who resigned from the position to take up an appointment with the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS).
President Akufo-Addo also opposed concerns by some elements that the NCCE has become inefficient in the discharge of its functions.
The President explained that he believes the NCCE continues to be relevant and still has an important role to play in helping establish a culture of awareness in our nation. He further mentioned that even though some politicians are calling for the cancellation of the Commission, he thinks differently. What are your thoughts on the ongoing discussion?
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