The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has sensitised personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at its Western North Regional Headquarters on the need to safeguard Ghana’s constitutional democracy amid growing digital threats.
The engagement, held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, as part of activities marking Constitutional Week, focused on educating officers on misinformation, disinformation, and other emerging risks in the digital space.
The session was led by the Western North Regional Director of the NCCE, Mr. Awudu Dramani Sam, who explained that misinformation refers to the sharing of false information without harmful intent, while disinformation is the deliberate creation and spread of falsehoods aimed at deceiving the public.
He further raised concerns about cybercrime, digital fraud, and online impersonation, noting that these threats continue to evolve with increased use of social media and digital platforms.
Particular attention was drawn to the vulnerabilities faced by women and children who often engage with online opportunities, making them targets for exploitation and fraud.
Participants were urged to practice responsible digital citizenship by verifying information before sharing and using online platforms in ways that uphold democratic values and national cohesion.
The NCCE emphasised that protecting Ghana’s democracy in the digital age requires collective responsibility, especially from public institutions and security agencies.
SOURCE: MAVIS FANTEVI
