RTI Commission Announces Right To Information Month 2026
The Right to Information Commission has announced the commencement of Right to Information Month 2026, an annual commemoration dedicated to promoting the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).
In a press statement dated August 27, 2026 and signed by Executive Secretary Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Esq., the Commission said RTI Month is observed each year in furtherance of its mandate under Act 989 to deepen public awareness and understanding of the right of access to information.
The Commission noted that this fundamental right enables every person to seek and receive information, subject only to the limitations prescribed by law.
The Commission explained that the commemoration provides an important platform for engaging citizens and key stakeholders on the critical role of access to information in promoting transparency, accountability, inclusive participation and good governance.
This year’s celebration is under the theme “Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The Role of Access to Information in Addressing Information Disorder.”
The Commission has designated September for a series of activities culminating in the commemoration of the International Day for Universal Access to Information on 28 September.
The Day was proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference in 2015 and subsequently recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.
The month-long celebration will feature media outreach activities, including radio and television interviews with officials of the Commission in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga from 1 to 28 September 2026.
The Commission said Section 45 of Act 989 mandates it to promote and sustain public awareness of the right to information and to collaborate with state institutions and other relevant bodies to educate the public.
The media engagements will therefore provide an opportunity for the Commission to interact with stakeholders, deepen public understanding of Act 989 and highlight the respective responsibilities of public institutions and citizens under the Act.
The activities will culminate in a Stakeholder Conference on 24 September 2026. The Conference will bring together representatives of ministries, departments and agencies, metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, civil society organisations, the media, academia, traditional authorities and development partners.
The Conference will provide a platform to develop practical recommendations for addressing information disorder, promote meaningful public participation in decision-making processes, and explore measures for strengthening information integrity within Ghana’s digital information ecosystem.
A series of internal staff engagement and team-building activities will also be organised, culminating in the RTIC Staff Fun Day. According to the Commission, these activities reflect its commitment to building a motivated, cohesive and service-oriented workforce capable of effectively delivering on its statutory mandate.
The Commission has called on all public institutions to strengthen their proactive disclosure practices and comply fully with their obligations under Act 989.
It also invited academia, development partners, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to participate in and support its efforts to advance transparency, accountability and meaningful citizen participation in governance.
The media and civil society organisations were encouraged to continue championing the right of access to information and promoting the dissemination of accurate and verified information.
The Commission further encouraged all citizens to exercise their rights under Act 989 responsibly, seek information from credible sources and contribute to efforts aimed at building a well-informed and resilient society.
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