The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has dismissed reports claiming it is facing a funding crisis due to the non-release of its 2026 budget allocation, insisting that its civic education programmes across the country remain on course.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, the Commission described media reports suggesting that an approved budget of GH¢144.6 million had been frozen as misleading and lacking official verification.
The NCCE explained that although budget releases are managed by the government through established public financial processes, the Commission continues to carry out its constitutional mandate of educating Ghanaians on their civic rights and responsibilities.
According to the Commission, ongoing activities, including Constitution Week and Citizenship Week programmes, are proceeding as planned despite concerns raised in some media reports over delayed funding. It stressed that it remains committed to promoting democratic values, good governance and responsible citizenship nationwide.
The Commission also urged the public and media organisations to rely on official sources when reporting on matters concerning its operations to avoid spreading inaccurate information that could undermine public confidence in the institution.
The clarification follows an earlier publication which alleged that the failure to release the Commission’s approved budget had disrupted its operations and civic education activities across the country. The NCCE, however, maintains that while budget releases follow government procedures, its work continues uninterrupted.
