CA Foundation drives constitutional literacy in Kpone Katamanso Municipality

The CA Foundation, through its flagship initiative, The CA Project, has organised a constitutional literacy quiz in Accra.

The event brought together approximately 1,000 students in a vibrant and intellectually engaging competition aimed at deepening knowledge of the nation’s 1992 Constitution.

Held at the Accra Grammar School at Oyibi in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, participating houses – Bear, Eagle, Jaguar and Panther – demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and understanding of constitutional principles throughout the contest.

At the end of the competition, Eagle House, made up entirely of young girls, emerged as the overall winners, showcasing exceptional brilliance, confidence and mastery of constitutional knowledge.

They were awarded GH¢1000 which was donated by a legal practitioner, a certificate of participation and products from other sponsors.

The quiz, designed as a monitoring and evaluation tool by the CA Foundation, assessed students’ understanding of the constitution, knowledge of fundamental human rights, constitutional governance bodies, sources of law, citizenship and the supremacy of the constitution.

Students impressed facilitators and observers by confidently quoting relevant constitutional provisions, particularly those relating to their rights and civic responsibilities.

Deputy Director for Programmes at the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Madam Rebecca Colecraft, speaking at the event, expressed her admiration for the initiative, noting that the CA Foundation has commendably taken up the responsibility of advancing civic education at the basic school level, especially at a time when NCCE faces resource constraints in expanding such outreach.

She praised the foundation’s commitment to nurturing informed and responsible young citizens.

The lead student for Eagle House, Eliana, said: “I am very happy to have the opportunity to learn about what the 1992 Constitution is, know my rights and responsibilities as a child in Ghana and to know other sources of laws in Ghana. I am extremely excited to be part of the contestants and I pray the CA Project will be extended to all basic schools in Ghana.”

The Founder and Executive Director of the CA Foundation, Celestine Addo, also expressed her excitement at the level of engagement demonstrated by the students.

She highlighted that the ability of these young learners to articulate provisions of the constitution reflects the impact of sustained civic education efforts.

She further echoed that amid the ongoing constitutional review and amendments process, there is still the need to let young people know about the basic law of the land, basic rights and what makes them Ghanaians to enjoy these rights.

The CA Foundation donated 20 copies of the Constitution of Ghana, 1992, and learning materials on fundamental human rights and responsibilities and citizenship.

This donation forms the core of the CA Project in ensuring that young people have access to the constitution.

The CA Project is partnered by NCCE, the National Alliance of Ghana Law Students, Alicia Global Connect and sponsored by private legal practitioners across the country, Party & More and ICAAN, and has numerous volunteers from Ghana School of Law and various Law faculties in Ghana.

The CA Foundation remains committed to promoting constitutional literacy and civic responsibility among young people across Ghana, building an informed, empowered and responsible citizenry.

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