Dr. George Atta-Boateng (L), William Kofi Yirenkyi (M) and Genevieve Shirley Lartey, Esq (R)
The Founder and Executive Director of Perfect Vision Initiative, a social justice NGO and leader of the pressure group Alliance for Restoration of Civil Rights, William Kofi Yirenkyi, has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).
Yirenkyi has called on CHRAJ to take urgent action against the National Signals Bureau (NSB) and the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) for what he describes as a “wilful refusal” to comply with the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989).
In a petition dated 11th November 2025 and received by CHRAJ on 12th November 2025, Yirenkyi accused the two state institutions of violating his constitutional right to information after the NSB allegedly refused to honour a binding RTI ruling and the RTIC also failed to enforce its own orders and administrative penalties.
Yirenkyi stated that on 6th January 2025, he filed an RTI request to the NSB seeking access to CCTV operation data and recordings related to two criminal incidents in which he is a complainant.
According to him, the information forms “critical evidence” needed to advance his pursuit of justice.
He said the NSB ignored the request beyond the 14-day statutory requirement under Section 23(1) of Act 989.
This compelled him to file a complaint with the RTIC, which later ruled in his favour and ordered the NSB to release the requested information for review.
The RTIC subsequently imposed a monetary fine on the NSB for two months of non-compliance. However, both the directive and the fine remain unenforced.
In his petition, Yirenkyi accused the NSB of “defiance” and the RTIC of “administrative negligence.”
He wrote that the actions of both institutions amount to “a violation of my constitutional right to information under Article 21(1)(f) and a denial of administrative justice under Article 23.”
He added, “This non-compliance has obstructed my ability to pursue justice in relation to two serious criminal incidents. The requested information remains critical to advancing my case through the appropriate legal processes.”
Yirenkyi further stated that the continued inaction constitutes “interference with my right to seek redress and protection of the law,” referencing Article 12(2) of the 1992 Constitution.
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The petition outlines five major breaches, including:
Failure of the NSB to comply with a binding RTIC ruling, contrary to Section 43(1) of Act 989.
Failure of the RTIC to enforce its own decision or recover the fine imposed under Section 71(2)(d)(f).
Violation of constitutional rights to information, administrative justice, and equitable treatment.
Obstruction of justice by withholding crucial evidence.
Erosion of accountability and weakening of the national transparency framework.
Yirenkyi is asking CHRAJ to:
Investigate both the NSB and RTIC for their actions and inactions.
Direct the RTIC to enforce its ruling in full, including compelling the NSB to release the CCTV-related information and paying the administrative fine.
Alternatively, order the NSB to release the information without further delay.
Recommend disciplinary measures against any officials responsible for the non-compliance.
Declare that the conduct of the NSB and RTIC violates his fundamental constitutional rights.
According to him, “The refusal by the NSB to comply with a binding ruling, coupled with the RTIC’s failure to enforce its lawful decision, constitutes a denial of justice and a breach of the rule of law.”
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To support his petition, Yirenkyi submitted seven annexes, including copies of his initial RTI request, RTIC rulings, follow-up letters and enforcement directives issued to the NSB between January and June 2025.
He has appealed to CHRAJ to intervene swiftly to “restore public confidence” and uphold the principles of justice, transparency, and accountability.
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