The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has strongly denied claims that it has been plunged into a funding crisis following the alleged non-release of its 2026 budget allocation.
The Commission said it remained fully operational and continued to carry out civic education programmes across the country.
It described as “misleading” an online publication which claimed that although Parliament had approved GH¢144.58 million for its operations in the 2026 Budget, no funds had been released, forcing the institution into a funding crisis.
In a statement issued by its management in Accra yesterday, the NCCE said the publication created the false impression that it had suspended its constitutional mandate due to lack of funding.
It stressed that while the Commission continued to face significant financial constraints, it had neither ceased operations nor abandoned its responsibility of educating citizens on their civic rights and responsibilities.
“The Commission continues to operate within the significant financial constraints that have historically affected its work. Civic education activities continue across the country,” the statement said.
According to the Commission, claims that it had received no funding at all were unsubstantiated and should not have been presented as fact without official verification.
The statement explained that delays in the release of funds were not uncommon in the public sector and should not be interpreted as a complete funding shutdown.
It noted that despite the resource challenges, the Commission remained committed to promoting active citizenship, strengthening national unity and educating Ghanaians on their constitutional rights and responsibilities.
The NCCE also dismissed suggestions that its collaboration with other organisations was evidence of institutional collapse.
It explained that partnerships with state institutions, local authorities, civil society organisations, schools, faith-based organisations and development partners had always formed part of its strategy for delivering civic education programmes nationwide.
The Commission said such collaborations should rather be seen as a normal and effective way of extending civic education to more communities.
While reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, impartiality and national service, the NCCE called on media organisations to verify information relating to its operations before publication to avoid misleading the public and undermining confidence in the institution.
It further appealed for adequate funding and the timely release of budgetary allocations to enable it to effectively execute its constitutional mandate.
The Commission encouraged the public to visit its official website and verified social media platforms for accurate information and regular updates on its activities across the country.
BY ENOCH NTIAMOAH SIAW
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