The Parliamentary Caucus on Open Governance Partnership has urged the Right to Information Commission to guarantee unimpeded access to information nationwide.

The Caucus said access to information must be treated as a human right and prioritised to strengthen democratic governance.

Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Chairman of the Caucus and Member of Parliament for Ho West, made the call during a visit by a delegation to the Commission in Accra to assess its operations.

The delegation included Mr Alexander Akwasi Acquah, Vice Chairman, Dominic Napare, Shaibu Mahama, Adelaide Ntim and Kaakyire Asira Gyasi, Assistant Secretary.

Officials of the Commission present were Mr Kofi Sarpong, Ms Kate Swanzy, Mr Stephen Owusu, Mr Michael Duodo‑Sakyiama, Miss Audrey Korlekuor Odjeawo and Mr Baffour Eugene.

Mr Bedzrah urged the Commission to intensify efforts, despite challenges, to project its mandate and activities in promoting transparency and accountability across government and public institutions.

Ms Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Executive Secretary of the Commission, said it had implemented requirements under the National Action Plan (NAP‑4), including developing information, education and communication materials, building public capacity on the Right to Information Law, and facilitating the passage of regulations through a Legislative Instrument.

She noted that inadequate funding and lack of office accommodation remained major challenges.

Mr Chris Dougan, a member of the Governing Board, said arrangements had been made for further briefings before a draft Legislative Instrument would be resubmitted to Parliament for consideration.

Mr Kweku Sersah‑Johnson, Technical Advisor, said a comprehensive communication strategy had been developed to enhance public awareness of the law.

He explained that the National Action Plan sought to improve government transparency and accountability, strengthen public participation in governance, and promote open data and anti‑corruption efforts.