The Government of Ghana has further demonstrated its unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in public service with the inauguration of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission. In a significant ceremony held on the 4th of November, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama administered the oath of office to the Commission’s new Governing Board Members, comprising distinguished individuals who will play a crucial role in promoting good governance and citizen-centric administration.
The newly Commissioned Governing Board is composed of the following persons;
- Dr. James Kwaku Asante – Chairman
- Ms. Christina Edmund – Deputy Chairperson
- Ms. Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Esq. – Executive Secretary & Member
- Hon. Aba Edusah – Member
- Ms. Angela Emefa Kpegah – Member
- Hon. Wisdom Kobena Mensah Woyome – Member
- Mr. Christopher Belami Doughan – Member
The RTI Commission is entrusted with the critical responsibility of overseeing the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, ensuring citizens’ access to public information, and promoting transparency and accountability across all public institutions. In his keynote address at the inauguration ceremony, President Mahama underscored the Commission’s pivotal role in fostering a culture of accountability, enhancing citizens’ trust in governance, and promoting transparency in public affairs.
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