Africa-Press – Ghana. Reverend Leonard Kofi Aglomasa, the Biakoye District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has described the Constitution Day as a moment of deep spiritual and civic significance, urging citizens to uphold justice, equality, and national unity.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the significance of the day, Rev. Aglomasa said as a Pastor, he viewed the 1992 Constitution not merely as a legal document but as a moral framework that reflects values consistent with biblical teachings.
“The principles of justice, equality and the rule of law as enshrined in the Constitution, resonate strongly with the scripture, particularly the call to act justly, love, mercy, and walk humbly with God,” he said, citing Micah 6:8.
He explained that the Constitution Day served as a reminder of the responsibilities of citizens in Ghana’s democratic journey, calling on the public to actively participate in civic life through dialogue, voting in elections and holding leaders accountable.
According to him, observing Constitution Day also strengthened national unity and identity, providing an opportunity for citizens from diverse ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds to engage in constructive dialogue with a focus on shared national goals.
Rev. Aglomasa, a clergy of the Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) Church, Ghana, stressed the need for citizens to make deliberate efforts to understand the Constitution, noting that awareness of rights and responsibilities empowered individuals to demand accountability and advocate for good governance.”
He encouraged Ghanaians to participate in local governance by attending town hall meetings, supporting community initiatives, exercising their right to vote not only during elections but also in referenda and other local decision-making processes.
The NCCE Director called on citizens to stand firmly against corruption, injustice, and inequality, adding that supporting human rights initiatives and challenging practices that undermine democratic values were essential to sustaining Ghana’s democracy.
“In a multi-ethnic society like Ghana, Constitution Day should inspire constructive conversations that promote understanding, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence,” he said.
Rev. Aglomasa underscored the importance of transparency in governance, stating that public institutions must be held accountable through regular audits and effective checks and balances.
He noted that it was through these collective efforts that the true meaning and the spirit of Constitution Day would be realised and preserved for future generations.
Constitution Day of Ghana is a national public holiday observed every year on 7 January.
Constitution Day marks the day, January 7, 1993, when Ghana’s Fourth Republican Constitution came into effect.
This constitution officially restored democratic, constitutional rule after periods of military governance and established Ghana as the Fourth Republic.
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