TUC calls on Government to expedite action for the passage of a Right to Information Law in Ghana

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its call on Government to expedite action on the process towards the passage of the Right to Information Bill into law.

A statement by the Secretary-General , Kofi Asamoah said the passage of the bill into law will consolidate democracy in Ghana by providing effective institutional mechanism for informed citizenry, public accountability, and the battle against corruption.
It said good governance requires people’s participation in national decision-making, beyond general elections.
The statement noted that effective participation in decision-making demands the availability of relevant information to stakeholders without hindrances.
It therefore called on government to make public its road-map for the passage of the Right to Information Bill into law in accordance with its declared commitment towards transparency in government and to further enhance Ghana’s democratic practice.
The TUC also re-affirmed its continued participation in and support for the Ghana Right to Information Coalition and further urged all stakeholders to re-dedicate themselves to the campaign for the passage of a Right to Information Law in Ghana.