A radio program was conducted by the Right to Information (RTI) Officer at the Mampong Municipal Assembly, Ebenezer Bannor to sensitize the general populace of the Mampong Township in the Ashanti Region. The August 27, 2025, event aimed to empower the inhabitants with knowledge on accessing public information, promoting openness and accountability in government institutions.
The RTI sensitization program empowered citizens by highlighting the law’s role in promoting democratic practices, transparency, and accountability. By fostering active civic participation, the initiative enabled informed decision-making, ultimately enhancing local governance responsiveness and accountability and strengthening democracy through citizen-led demands for openness and transparency from public officials.
During the interactive session, citizens actively engaged in discussions, raising pertinent questions and concerns about accessing public information, including the timeframe for receiving requested information, the role of public institutions in facilitating access, and potential consequences for non-compliant institutions. The Right to Information Officer provided detailed clarification, emphasizing the legal framework governing RTI requests, the obligations of public institutions and the available redress mechanisms for denied requests, thereby underscoring the importance of accountability and transparency in public service delivery and empowering citizens to exercise their right to information.
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Bannor encouraged the citizens to harness the transformative potential of the RTI Law, emphasizing that proactive engagement with citizens would not only enhance transparency and accountability but also strengthen the fabric of democratic governance, ultimately leading to more responsive and inclusive decision-making processes that prioritize the needs and interests of the people.
Story By:
Fatima Is-Haq
(MIS Officer)
