Month: May 2026

The Right to Information Commission Ghana on 4th May 2026 paid a working visit to La Commission du Droit d’Accès à l’Information (CDAI) in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between the two institutions in the promotion of access to information and open governance.

The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to exchange experiences, share best practices, and discuss their respective legal and institutional frameworks governing the right of access to information within their jurisdictions. Discussions also focused on deepening institutional cooperation, promoting peer learning, and advancing transparency and accountability mechanisms across Africa.

The delegation from the Right to Information Commission Ghana was led by Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Esq., Executive Secretary, and comprised Mr. Vincent Opoku, General Manager, Finance & Administration; Mr. Michael Duodu-Sakyiama of the PPBME Department; and Ms. Audrey Korlekuor Odjeawo of the Office of the Executive Secretary.

The delegation from La Commission du Droit d’Accès à l’Information (CDAI) was led by its President, Mr. Omar Seghrouchni.

The visit was further graced by the presence of Aidan Eyakuze, Chief Executive Officer of the Open Government Partnership, Tarik Nesh-Nash and Kgothatso Semela, Senior Regional Coordinator for Africa and the Middle East, who commended Ghana and Morocco for translating discussions on collaboration and cross-border learning into practical institutional engagement.

Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in promoting transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and democratic governance. The partnership between CDAI and RTIC Ghana represents an important step toward building a more informed, participatory, and empowered African society.

The Right to Information Commission (“the Commission”), on Thursday, 30th April 2026, held a Staff Durbar at its Head Office in Dzorwulu, Accra.

The durbar, third in the series since the assumption of office by the Executive Secretary, marked the successful conclusion of her departmental engagement sessions and brought together Management and staff of the Commission for reflection, engagement, and alignment on the Commission’s strategic direction.

In her opening address, the Executive Secretary, Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Esq., highlighted key achievements of the Commission over the past year, expressed sincere appreciation to staff for their dedication and resilience, and provided updates on ongoing initiatives and operational priorities aimed at strengthening the Commission’s mandate.

A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Commission’s inaugural Staff Recognition Award Scheme, established to acknowledge and reward outstanding performance, commitment, and excellence among staff.

The award recipients were:

 • Michael Duodo-Sakyima – PPBME Department

 • Nana Kwamena Esa De Veer – Accounts Department

 • Louis Opoku – Legal Department

 • Emmanuel Donkor – Estate Unit

Management congratulated the awardees and encouraged all staff to continue demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to the Commission’s mandate.

The Commission remains committed to fostering a motivated workforce and strengthening internal engagement as it continues to promote transparency, accountability, and the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).