The Executive Secretary of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission, Genevieve Shirley Lartey Esq., has expressed concern over staffing and logistical constraints hampering the Commission’s work across the country.
Speaking at the launch of the Commission’s 5th anniversary in Accra, she revealed that despite operating four regional offices, the Commission remains understaffed and under-resourced, relying heavily on partners to sustain its operations.
She added that the Commission needs more logistics and financial support to keep its offices functioning effectively and to fully deliver on its mandate.
Currently, the RTI Commission operates from its head office in Accra, with additional offices in the Bono, Ashanti, and Upper East regions. Plans are underway to establish new branches in the Northern and Central regions, as well as one more by the end of 2025. Regions without offices will be zoned under existing ones to ensure nationwide coverage.
Adding to this, the Commission’s Head of Legal, Stephen Owusu Esq., highlighted that among security agencies, the Ghana Police Service has demonstrated notable compliance with the RTI Act by setting up specialized units to facilitate public access to information.
The RTI Commission, established on October 19, 2020, is mandated to ensure that public institutions provide access to information in line with the RTI Act.
This year’s anniversary is being celebrated under the theme: “RTI @5: Championing Transparency and Accountability through Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Era.”
Source: Selasie Amu
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