Mrs. Rahmata Issahaq-Pelpuo

Mrs. Rahmata Issahaq-Pelpuo is a distinguished legal and regulatory expert with over 26 years of progressive experience in legal practice, corporate governance, contract negotiation, banking and strategic policy development. As a Lawyer with diverse expertise, she has played a pivotal role in shaping operational and legal frameworks across multiple sectors.

Since joining the National Communications Authority (NCA) in 2011, Mrs. Rahmata Issahaq-Pelpuo has held several key positions, including Secretary to the Authority, Director for Legal, and Director for Policy, Strategy and Innovation. Currently, she serves as the Director for Procurement and Protocol, where she is responsible for ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services and management of protocol arrangements for the Authority. Prior to her re-assignment to this role, she was the Director for Regional Operations; a position she held until March 2025.

Mrs. Issahaq-Pelpuo  is a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana, who was called to the Bar in 1999. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Computer & Communications Law from the University of London and an Executive MBA in Human Resource Management. She has also undertaken advanced certifications in project management, corporate governance, and public-private partnerships.