NCCE faces alleged payment irregularities as workshop participants remain unpaid

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is an independent, non-partisan governance institution established under the 1992 Constitution to promote and sustain democracy through civic education on the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens.

In November 2025, the Human Resource Department of the Commission, in collaboration with the Electronic Payment Voucher (EPV) Unit of the Controller and Accountant-General's Department, organised a training workshop for newly created management units across the country.

The workshop was held in Kumasi from November 19 to November 22, 2025, and brought together representatives from about 88 newly created management units nationwide. The training took place at the Public Services Training Centre at Adiembra, Kumasi.

According to the organisers, the objective of the workshop was to equip newly designated validators with the knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to improve the validation process within the Commission's operational framework.

PARTICIPANTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER UNPAID ALLOWANCES

Participation in the training involved representatives from 88 districts, with each district nominating two officers, bringing the total number of participants to approximately 176.

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According to several participants who spoke on condition of anonymity, they were informed at the end of the training that their transportation and travel (T&T) allowances, as well as their per diems, would be paid electronically through mobile money.

The participants stated that they were required to sign payment vouchers before leaving the workshop venue, with assurances that the funds would be transferred to their respective mobile money accounts.

However, seven months after the workshop, the participants claim they are yet to receive the promised payments.

The affected officers have questioned the prolonged delay and are demanding answers from management, with some alleging possible irregularities in the payment process after being made to sign vouchers despite not receiving the funds.

Some participants described the situation as troubling and called for transparency regarding the status of the payments and the funds allocated for the workshop.

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When contacted for her response, Ms Peace Kondo, Human Resource Manager of the NCCE, confirmed that the workshop took place but reportedly stated that the issue was an internal matter that should be resolved within the institution.

The development has sparked concerns among the affected participants, who are calling on the leadership of the NCCE to investigate the matter, address the concerns raised, and ensure the prompt payment of all outstanding transportation allowances and per diems.

As of the time of filing this report, the affected participants say they are still awaiting payment and any official communication explaining the reason for the delay.

Meanwhile, some regional and district directors of the commission have also bemoaned the recent lack of resourcing in running the activities of the commission.

Story By: Ibrahim Abode