The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on each of several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) that failed to submit their 2025 Right to Information Annual Reports.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, August 5, the Commission said the sanctions were imposed under Section 77(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), which requires public institutions to submit annual reports on the implementation of the law.
According to the Commission, the affected institutions failed to meet their statutory reporting obligations despite reminders published in the Ghanaian Times on January 20, 2026, and the Daily Graphic on April 24, 2026.
The RTI Commission explained that annual reports from public institutions are critical for compiling its consolidated Annual Report to Parliament, adding that the statutory deadline for submitting the 2025 report to Parliament has already passed.
It, therefore, urged all public institutions to strengthen their internal reporting systems to ensure timely compliance with the requirements of the RTI Act in subsequent years.
The Commission directed each defaulting institution to pay the GH¢20,000 administrative penalty within 14 days of receiving its formal notice.
It warned that institutions that fail to comply within the stipulated period would face further enforcement action in accordance with the law.
The Commission also reminded heads of public institutions that compliance with the reporting requirements under Act 989 is a legal obligation and not discretionary.
“The Commission remains committed to enforcing Act 989 and promoting transparency, accountability and access to information in Ghana,” the statement, signed by the Executive Secretary, Genevieve Shirley Lartey, said.
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