President has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to transparency and citizen participation.
In a speech delivered on behalf of the President by Education Minister Yaw Adutwum, at the 2024 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) global conference which was held in Accra, on October 1, 2024, under the theme "Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector", the President reflected on the passage of the Right to Information Act as a landmark achievement in Ghana's democratic journey, stating, "Access to information is the lifeblood of democratic participation. "It is through transparency that we can hold leadership accountable and ensure that the voices of all Ghanaians are heard." He outlined the progress made in digitizing public services and enhancing access to information through initiatives such as the Ghana Digital Transformation Agenda.
He stressed the need for public institutions to move beyond compliance and promote openness, adding, that "Access to information must be inclusive.
It must reach every corner of the country, including our most remote communities. "That is why we have extended fiber optic networks to underserved areas and expanded mobile network coverage to connect even the most isolated populations.