The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has dismissed reports suggesting it is facing a funding crisis due to the non-release of its 2026 budget allocation, describing the claims as misleading.
In a press statement, the Commission responded to an online publication headlined, “Undisbursed GH¢144.6 million budget pushes NCCE into funding crisis,” which alleged that although Parliament had approved GH¢144,580,479 for the Commission in the 2026 budget, no funds had been released to support its operations nationwide.
The NCCE said the publication created a false impression that it had suspended its activities.
“This claim is misleading. Contrary to the impression created by the publication, the NCCE has not ceased operations, nor has it abandoned its constitutional mandate,” the Commission stated.
It said civic education activities were continuing across the country despite longstanding financial constraints.
The Commission further maintained that claims it had received no funding were unsubstantiated.
“Any assertion that the Commission has received zero funding is unsubstantiated and should not be presented as fact without official verification from the institution,” it said.
According to the NCCE, occasional administrative and bureaucratic delays in the release of funds are common within the public sector and should not be interpreted as a complete funding shutdown.
“As is common with public institutions, there may occasionally be administrative or bureaucratic delays in the release of funds. Such delays should not, however, be interpreted to mean that the Commission has experienced a total funding shutdown,” the statement added.
The Commission noted that while it remains under-resourced, it continues to educate citizens on their rights and responsibilities, promote active citizenship and strengthen national unity.
It also defended its collaboration with state institutions, civil society organisations, schools, faith-based organisations and development partners, saying such partnerships have always formed part of its public education strategy.
“The NCCE collaborates with state institutions, local authorities, civil society organisations, schools, faith-based organisations, development partners and other stakeholders in carrying out its mandate. These partnerships should not be misconstrued as evidence of institutional collapse or improper dependence,” it said.
The Commission urged media organisations to seek official clarification before publishing reports that could undermine public confidence in the institution.
It assured the public that it remained committed to discharging its constitutional mandate in a non-partisan and professional manner while reiterating the need for adequate and timely funding to enhance civic education delivery.
