Lawyer Lawrence Kwesi Botchway Jnr has taken legal action. He has formally petitioned the Right to Information Commission. This is because he was not given access to specific information from the Economic and Organised Crime Office.
The information requested relates to GH¢600 million. This amount was announced by the President as having been recovered. Mr. Botchway Jnr believes the public has a right to this information.
The petition was dated April 24, 2026. It specifically challenges EOCO's failure to grant access. The lawyer is asking the commission to review this decision.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office is a government agency. It works to prevent and investigate economic and organised crime. Access to information about recovered funds is a key part of transparency.
The Right to Information Commission is an independent body. Its role is to ensure citizens can access government-held information. This helps to promote accountability.
The outcome of this petition could shed light on the recovered funds. It also raises questions about transparency in government operations.
This action highlights the importance of the Right to Information Act. The law allows citizens to request information from public institutions.