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Report by Edward FRIMPONG
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) hosted a ten-member (10) delegation from the Parliamentary Caucus from Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Malawi, as well as Faith Leaders on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) under the auspices of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA).
The purpose of the visit was to enable them to interact with Governance/Human Rights Institutions (of which the NCCE is a part) to learn and share ideas and experiences.
The delegation included the Islamic Council of Gambia, Sheikh Imam Muhaud Jaith; the Inter-religious Council of Sierra Leone, Rev. Dr Usman Jesse Fornah and Alhaji Momoudu T. Koroma; Sierra Leone’s House of Parliament, Hon. Musa Fofamah; the Gambia National Assembly, Hon. Abdoulie Ceesay and Hon. Amadou Camara; Malawi Parliament, Hon. Dr Ephraim Abdul Kayembe; Parliament of Sierra Leone, Hon. Abdul Kapbo; the Gambia Christian Council, James S. Celle and accompanied by Ibrahim Inusah and Isifu Lampo from the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA).
In attendance were the Chairman of the Commission, Ms. Kathy Addy; the Deputy Chairman of Operations, Mr. Akuamoah; the Deputy Chairman for Finance and Administration, Mr. Brobbey (Esq), the Commission Secretary, Mrs. Lucille Hewlett Anan and all line Directors.
Issues discussed include:
1. Using religion as a tool for political interests
2. Experiences of cases of human rights abuse concerning religion in schools and at the national level in Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Malawi
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