Right To Information Commission — Ghana's independent agency enforcing the Right to Information Act, 2019, overseeing public access to government information and institutional compliance.
The Right to Information Commission has announced a month-long programme of activities to mark the 2026 Right to Information Month, with a focus on tackling information disorder and promoting access to credible and verified information in Ghana’s increasingly digital environment. …
The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has announced a month-long programme of activities to mark the 2026 Right to Information (RTI) Month in September. …
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has dragged the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) to the Right to Information Commission (RTIC). …
The Ghana Police Service and the Ministry of Education have emerged among repeat offenders on the Right to Information Commission’s latest list of public institutions sanctioned for failing to comply with reporting requirements under the RTI Act. …
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information (RTI) annual reports. …
The Regional Minsters of Ashanti and Bono have hailed the establishment of the Right To Information Commission in the country and its branch offices in their respective regions as a further step in the enhancement of democracy in Ghana. …
The Executive Secretary of the Right to Information Commission, Ms Genevieve Shirley Lartey (Esq), has visited offices of the Commission in the Ashanti and Bono regions to interact with staff, find out about their well-being and general operations of the outfit in those regions. …
Ghana joined the global community in observing the annual Open Gov Week which was marked this year from May 18 to May 22 spearheaded by the Right To Information Commission (RTIC). …
Staff of the Right To Information Commission (RTIC) have been reminded that they are the custodians of a national mandate to ensure that democratic and inclusive governance is upheld in the country and must therefore showcase excellence, discipline and integrity. …
Ghana's Right to Information Commission has announced a month-long programme for September 2026 to mark RTI Month, focusing on tackling information disorder and promoting access to credible information in the digital environment under the theme "Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age."
Ghana's Right to Information Commission has announced a month-long programme for September 2026 to mark RTI Month, focusing on tackling information disorder and promoting access to credible information in the digital environment under the theme "Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age."
The Right to Information Commission will run month-long activities from September 1–28, 2026, to mark RTI Month under the theme "Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age," culminating in the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28. Officials will participate in radio and television interviews in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga to promote public understanding of the Right to Information Act, 2019.
The Media Foundation for West Africa has referred the Controller and Accountant General's Department to the Right to Information Commission after the Department refused to release information on salary deductions for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), citing confidentiality protections under the Right to Information Act.
The Ghana Police Service and Ministry of Education are among 254 public institutions fined GH₵20,000 each by the Right to Information Commission for failing to submit 2025 annual reports. Both are repeat offenders; the Ministry of Education has faced four penalties and the Police Service three since 2020.
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.
Ghana's Right to Information Act guarantees free access to official information, capping reproduction costs at 38 pesewas per A4 page, yet institutions including the Electoral Commission, Registrar of Companies, and Ghana Meteorological Agency are demanding illegal charges ranging from thousands of cedis, undermining constitutional transparency rights.
The regional ministers of Ashanti and Bono have welcomed the establishment of the Right to Information Commission and its branch offices in their regions, viewing it as an advancement of democracy in Ghana. Both ministers emphasized the importance of free access to information for rule of law and open governance, though the Bono Regional Minister cautioned against abusing the Commission's mandate.
The Executive Secretary of the Right to Information Commission visited offices in the Ashanti and Bono regions to interact with staff and assess operations. Regional heads reported ongoing sensitisation and awareness activities but noted resource challenges including vehicles, computers and laptops.
Ghana marked the annual Open Government Week from May 18 to May 22, led by the Right To Information Commission, which highlighted its commitment to transparency, civic participation, public accountability and technology innovation under the Open Government Partnership. The RTIC Executive Secretary noted the Commission's work under its National Action Plan includes supporting passage of regulations for the Right To Information Act, conducting compliance exercises, and developing public awareness materials.
The Right To Information Commission marked World Labor Day by acknowledging its staff as custodians of democratic governance and announced plans for regular awards to recognize outstanding employees. The Executive Secretary noted the Commission conducted 110 compliance exercises and completed 99 application reviews in 2025.