RTI Commission announces September as Right to Information Month 2026

The Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has announced September 2026 as Right to Information (RTI) Month to promote public awareness and effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).

This year’s commemoration will focus on the growing challenge of information disorder in Ghana’s digital environment and the importance of access to accurate and credible information.

The month-long programme will run from September 1 to 28 and culminate in activities marking the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28.

In a statement issued on Thursday, August 27, the Commission said the commemoration would provide a platform to engage citizens and key stakeholders on the importance of access to information in promoting transparency, accountability, inclusive participation and good governance.

It said the RTI Month would begin with radio and television engagements involving its officials in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga from September 1 to 28.

The media engagements are expected to deepen public understanding of Act 989 and clarify the responsibilities of public institutions and citizens under the law.

The Commission said the activities would culminate in a stakeholder conference on 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 will seek practical recommendations for addressing information disorder and strengthening information integrity within Ghana’s digital information ecosystem.

It will also explore ways to promote meaningful public participation in decision-making and improve access to reliable information.

The Commission said it would also organise internal staff engagement and team-building activities as part of efforts to build a motivated and service-oriented workforce.

“The Commission calls on all public institutions to strengthen their proactive disclosure practices and comply fully with their obligations under Act 989," the commission said.

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.