The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has designated September 2026 as Right to Information (RTI) Month to promote public awareness and access to information.
The month‑long observance will culminate in the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28, under the theme: “Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The Role of Access to Information in Addressing Information Disorder.”
In a statement signed by Madam Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Executive Secretary, the Commission said the initiative was aimed at deepening public understanding of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).
It noted that access to information was fundamental to transparency, accountability, inclusive participation and good governance.
Activities will begin with media outreach and interviews involving Commission officials in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga from September 1 to 28.
The engagements will educate the public on Act 989 and highlight the responsibilities of public institutions and citizens under the law.
The programme will climax with a stakeholder conference on September 24, bringing together representatives of ministries, departments and agencies, metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, civil society organisations, the media, academia, traditional authorities and development partners.
The Commission said the conference would seek to develop practical recommendations for addressing information disorder, promote meaningful public participation in decision‑making and explore measures to strengthen information integrity within Ghana’s digital ecosystem.
It called on public institutions to strengthen proactive disclosure practices and comply fully with their obligations under Act 989.
The Commission further urged the media and civil society organisations to continue championing access to information and the dissemination of accurate and verified information.
It encouraged citizens to exercise their rights responsibly, seek information from credible sources and contribute to building a well‑informed society.
