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Right to Information

Every person has the right to information held by public institutions — enshrined in the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).

Act 989 (2019)
Available to everyone
14-day response guarantee
Know Your Rights

What the Law Guarantees

Access Public Records

Request documents, reports, and data held by any public institution.

14-Day Response

Institutions must respond to your request within 14 working days.

No Justification Needed

You do not need to give a reason for requesting information.

Right to Appeal

If denied, you may appeal to the RTI Commission within 21 days.

Simple Process

How to Make a Request

01

Submit Request

Fill out the form below with details of the information you seek.

02

Receive Reference

Get a unique reference number to track your request.

03

Processing

The responsible institution reviews and processes your request.

04

Response

Receive the requested information or a formal explanation if exempt.

Ready to Submit Your Request?

Your request will be assigned a unique reference number for tracking. A valid email address is required for correspondence.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Any information held by or under the control of a public institution, subject to limited exemptions for national security, personal privacy, and third-party commercial interests.

There is no fee for submitting a request. However, reasonable reproduction costs may apply for physical copies of documents.

Any person — citizen, resident, or non-resident — has the right to request information from public institutions in Ghana.

You may appeal to the RTI Commission within 21 days of receiving the denial. The Commission will review your case and may order disclosure.