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40 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
In its dealings with other nations, the Government shall—
(a) promote and protect the interests of Ghana;
(b) seek the establishment of a just and equitable international economic and social order;
(c) promote respect for international law, treaty obligations and the settlement of international
disputes by peaceful means;
(d) adhere to the principles enshrined in or as the case may be, the aims and ideals of—
(i) the Charter of the United Nations;
(ii) the Charter of the Organization of African Unity;
(iii) the Commonwealth;
(iv) the Treaty of the Economic Community of West African States; and
(v) any other international organization of which Ghana is a member.
41 DUTIES OF A CITIZEN
The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and
obligations, and accordingly, it shall be the duty of every citizen—
(a) to promote the prestige and good name of Ghana and respect the symbols of the nation;
(b) to uphold and defend this Constitution and the law;
(c) to foster national unity and live in harmony with others;
(d) to respect the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of others, and generally to refrain from
doing acts detrimental to the welfare of other persons;
(e) to work conscientiously in his lawfully chosen occupation;
(f) to protect and preserve public property and expose and combat misuse and waste of public funds
and property;
(g) to contribute to the well-being of the community where that citizen lives;
(h) to defend Ghana and render national service when necessary;
(i) to co-operate with lawful agencies in the maintenance of law and order;
(j) to declare his income honestly to the appropriate and lawful agencies and to satisfy all tax
obligations; and
(k) to protect and safeguard the environment.
Ghana 1992 (rev. 1996)
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