Cabinet has approved a Bill to regulate Public Relations (PR) practice in Ghana, in a move aimed at promoting professionalism and enhancing credibility in the sector.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim disclosed this at the 2026 National PR Summit held in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, she said the proposed legislation would help strengthen professional standards and improve the practice of public relations in the country.
Ms Muslim also outlined a number of government support measures for the sector, including assistance towards completing the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana’s permanent secretariat.
She further announced plans to provide discounted registration for 90 per cent of public relations officers and organise capacity-building programmes with experts to enhance practitioners’ professional skills.
The 2026 National PR Summit was held under the theme, “Public Relations and Leadership Readiness,” bringing attention to the role of effective communication and professional leadership in the PR industry.
The proposed Bill is expected to provide a regulatory framework for public relations practice, with further legislative processes required before it can become law.
By: Bernard Mensah
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