The Right to Information Commission, led by its esteemed Board Chairman, Justice (Rtd) K. A. Ofori-Atta, paid a courtesy call to the Western Regional Minister, Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko, and the Sekondi Traditional Council. The visit served as an opportunity to formally inform the regional government and the traditional council about the Commission’s upcoming public lecture on the Right to Information Act, 2019(Act 989). The event, to be held at Akroma Plaza in Takoradi on the 27th of July, 2023, aims to raise awareness and promote the importance of information access in Ghana.

The Right to Information Commission, comprising its Board Chairman, Executive Secretary, Yaw Sarpong Boateng, other Board Members, Management, and Staff, embarked on this visit to engage with key stakeholders involved in governance and traditional affairs. The warm welcome extended by Mr. Frederick Agyemang, the Regional Coordinating Director, on behalf of Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko, and Nana Barima Ekow Gyesa II, on behalf of the Sekondi Traditional Council, exemplified the significance of the Commission’s work in ensuring transparency and accountability.

The upcoming public lecture on the Right to Information Act, 2019(Act 989) holds immense value in enabling citizens to exercise their right to access information. By disseminating knowledge about the law and its implications, the Right to Information Commission seeks to enhance governance and promote participatory democracy. This event serves as a platform for individuals from diverse sectors to engage in informative discussions, foster a culture of open communication, and understand the transformative power of access to information.

The Right to Information Commission’s courtesy call on the Western Regional Minister and the Sekondi Traditional Council stood as an important milestone in fostering collaboration and raising awareness about right of access to information.