The Executive Secretary of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC), Yaw Sarpong Boateng Esq. on 23rd April, 2024 paid a working visit to the Ashanti Regional Minister to initiate a partnership aimed at advancing the implementation of the Right to Information law (ACT 989).

Hon. Simon Osei Mensah, along with the Coordinating Director, Emelia Botchwey, warmly welcomed the RTIC team and expressed their appreciation for recognizing the potential impact of this collaborative effort. The meeting discussed strategies to reinforce the Right to Information law, which guarantees citizens access to public information and enhances transparency and accountability in governance.

The partnership between the RTIC and the Ashanti Regional Minister’s office holds significant promise for promoting good governance and empowering citizens to exercise their right to access information. With both institutions working in unison, this collaboration aims to expedite the implementation of the Right to Information law across the region.

Present at the meeting were; Mr. Kofi Sarpong, Stephen Owusu Esq., Mr. Vincent Bediako Appau, and Ms. Akosua Serwah Sarpong of RTIC. Additionally, Gloria Temmah Gambrah, the Special Assistant for the Minister, participated in the discussions.