Lawyer Lawrence Kwesi Botchway Jnr has taken a legal step regarding information about recovered money. He has submitted a petition to the Right to Information Commission.
The petition concerns the failure of the Economic and Organised Crime Office EOCO to share details. This information relates to GHC600 million in recoveries. These recoveries were previously announced by the President.
Mr. Botchway Jnr is seeking to access this information. He believes the public has a right to know how these recovered funds were obtained and managed.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has not yet released the requested data.
The Right to Information Commission will now review EOCO's decision. They will determine if the office properly handled the information request.
This case highlights the importance of transparency in financial matters. It also tests the effectiveness of the Right to Information Act.
The outcome could set a precedent for future information requests concerning government recoveries.