General News of Friday, 12 April 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghExtreme partisanship affecting fight against corruption — NCCE DirectorSekyi Sam, Agona West NCCE DirectorThe Agona West Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Sekyi Sam, has stated that the rise in bribery and corruption cases in the society is as a result of extreme partisanship in the country. He mentioned that if individuals facing prosecution on corruption charges were severely punished, it would serve as a deterrent to others and make corruption unattractive to people in authority. Responsible citizensThe municipal director said it was important that Ghanaians always acted in a responsible manner to propel the growth and development. At the function, Mrs Constance Akuamoah-Boateng, the District NCCE Director, told the gathering that it was their constitutional right to demand accountability from their leaders to ensure the needed development. Mr Benjamin Kojo Otoo, the Gomoa Central District Chief Executive, implored Ghanaians to offer constructive criticisms and offer alternatives to assist the government in the administration of the country.

Source: GhanaWeb April 12, 2019 09:00 UTC