On a humid morning in Accra, I imagine a journalist staring at her screen after sending yet another request for information on public records. Despite having complied with the law, she is uncertain whether she will be granted access to the information or receive no response at all. That image haunts me, because it captures […] The post Right to Information in Ghana: A right or a privilege? appeared first on OnuaOnline.
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Right to Information in Ghana: A right or a privilege?
Onua OnlineBy Onua OnlineMon, 27 Apr 2026 · 3h ago1 views
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A journalist in Ghana faces uncertainty when requesting public records, despite complying with the law. This situation highlights concerns about the effectiveness of the Right to Information (RTI) framework in the country. The article questions whether access to information in Ghana is consistently treated as a right or often as a privilege.
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