The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has imposed administrative penalties of GHC20,000 on a number of Ministries, public institutions for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information Annual Reports as required by law. The fines are a clear indication of the Commission's commitment to enforcing the Right to Information Act.
RTI Commission Takes Firm Stance Against Non-Compliance
The RTI Commission has identified 254 public institutions that failed to meet the deadline for submitting their 2025 Right to Information Annual Reports. This non-compliance is a clear breach of the Right to Information Act, which requires all public institutions to submit their annual reports on time.
Fines Imposed on Ministries and Public Institutions
The Commission has imposed a fine of GHC20,000 on each of the 254 institutions that failed to submit their reports. This move is expected to serve as a deterrent to other public institutions that may be considering non-compliance with the Right to Information Act.
Call for Improved Compliance
The RTI Commission's move is a clear indication that it will not tolerate non-compliance with the Right to Information Act. The Commission is calling on all public institutions to improve their compliance with the Act and to submit their annual reports on time.
The RTI Commission's actions are a welcome development in the fight for transparency and accountability in Ghana's public institutions. The fines imposed on the 254 institutions are a clear indication that the Commission is serious about enforcing the Right to Information Act. However, the question remains – will the fines serve as a deterrent to other public institutions that may be considering non-compliance? Only time will tell.
Source: 3News
