Right to Information Commission Board Visit Sefwi Wiawso Omanhene

The Governing Board Members of the Right to Information Commission, led by, Mr Justice K.A Ofori Attah has paid a courtesy call to the Omanhene of Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council to promote and enhance access by the citizenry through the public forum on the right to information 2019 Act (Act 989).

Speaking at the Palace, Mr Justice K.A Ofori Atta said the commission is mandated to let the public have access to information in the public sector.

Mr Justice Ofori Atta in a press briefing told Soireenews Correspondent, Natty Bongo, that information with facts helps to place other problems into context and access higher-order thinking skills hence the need to encourage such.

This he said will help to provide clarity of information to the citizens, to contain corruption and to promote accountability in the working of every public authority.

"For instance, there could be a  proper investigation on why a contract was given to a contractor and the sum involved and also why some students passed and others failed on the same written examination to fight against corruption," he said.

On his part, the Omanhene of Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council who doubles as Member of Council of States and Board Member of Forestry Commission, Katakyie Kwasi Bumagamah in his speech said the Right to Information will promote transparency hence its necessity in such a time. He advised the commission and stakeholders not to abuse it but used the proper channel to access accurate information.

Katakyie stated emphatically that, he will support every initiative by this ruling government, for creating the Western North Region to accelerate development and reduced stress from his people.