{"id":181361,"date":"2024-05-11T17:23:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T17:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/11\/election-watch-seeks-clarification-on-rti-exemptions\/"},"modified":"2024-05-11T17:23:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T17:23:01","slug":"election-watch-seeks-clarification-on-rti-exemptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/11\/election-watch-seeks-clarification-on-rti-exemptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Election Watch seeks clarification on RTI exemptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Election Watch Ghana is requesting the Right to Information (RTI) Commission to clarify exemptions under the RTI Act (989).<\/p>\n<p>The request stems from Education Watch\u2019s recent application to the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking disclosure of the BVR serial numbers, which the commission claims are exempt from the RTI Act.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on May 10, Election Watch said \u201cWe request your office to provide clarification on the following: which specific provisions of the RTI Act (989) exempt the BVR serial numbers from disclosure?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat criteria were used to determine that the requested information falls under the exemptions? Are there any alternative measures or procedures that can be taken to ensure the transparency and accountability of the electoral process, considering the sensitive nature of the requested information?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe believe that your prompt response will help resolve this matter and promote a more transparent and credible electoral process. We look forward to hearing from you soon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group added that as the official watchdog for the Election of 2024, it was committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Election Watch Ghana is requesting the Right to Information (RTI) Commission to clarify exemptions under the RTI Act (989). The request stems from Education Watch\u2019s recent application to the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking disclosure of the BVR serial numbers, which the commission claims are exempt from the RTI Act. 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