The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has announced September 2026 as Right to Information (RTI) Month, with a series of activities aimed at promoting access to information, transparency and accountability in Ghana.
This year’s commemoration is being held under the theme: “Uploading Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The Role of Access to Information in Addressing Information Disorder.”
According to the Commission, the month-long programme will focus on deepening public understanding of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), while encouraging citizens and public institutions to play their respective roles in promoting access to credible and verified information.
The activities will culminate in the observance of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) on September 28.
As part of the programme, RTIC officials will undertake radio and television engagements in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga from September 1 to 28.
The Commission said the media engagements would provide an opportunity to educate the public on their rights under Act 989 and highlight the obligations of public institutions in providing access to information.
A major highlight of the celebrations will be a Stakeholder Conference scheduled for September 24, bringing together representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, Civil Society Organisations, the media, academia, traditional authorities and development partners.
The conference is expected to generate practical recommendations for addressing information disorder, promote meaningful citizen participation in decision-making and explore ways to strengthen information integrity within Ghana’s digital information environment.
The Commission will also organise internal staff engagement and team-building activities, culminating in an RTIC Staff Fun Day, as part of efforts to strengthen staff cohesion and service delivery.
The RTIC has meanwhile called on public institutions to strengthen their proactive disclosure practices and comply fully with their obligations under Act 989.
It has also urged the media and Civil Society Organisations to continue promoting the right to information and the dissemination of accurate and verified information.
Citizens have equally been encouraged to exercise their right to information responsibly, rely on credible sources and contribute to building a well-informed and resilient society.
The International Day for Universal Access to Information was proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference in 2015 and subsequently recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.
