Invitation for Comments – National Communications Authority Bill
Invitation for Comments – National Communications Authority Bill
October 16, 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) intends to introduce the National Communications Authority Bill, 2025, to repeal and replace the existing National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769).
The purpose of this Bill is to:
- strengthen and modernise the regulatory and institutional framework for the effective administration, independence and accountability of Ghana’s communications sector;
- ensure transparency, efficiency, and best regulatory practices in the management of communications networks, services, and resources;
- clarify and update the statutory functions, powers, and governance structures of the Authority;
- align the operations of the Authority with emerging trends in digitalisation, technological innovation, and international best practice; and
- enhance coordination between the Authority, Government, and other sectoral regulators to ensure policy coherence and efficient regulation of the communications ecosystem.
Pursuant to Section 27 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), Section 5(h) of the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769) and Section 4.1 of the National Telecommunications Policy 2005 (NTP’05), the Authority hereby invites views and comments from licensed service providers, industry stakeholders, civil society organisations, consumers, and the general public on the National Communications Authority Bill, 2025.
The public consultation begins on 16th October, 2025 and shall expire on 29th October, 2025.
All responses/comments should be electronically transmitted as e-mail attachments, in Microsoft Word format to info@nca.org.gh .
All submissions must include a completed response cover sheet (refer to Page iii of the document).
We encourage respondents to specify the sections with which they agree or disagree.
In the interest of transparency, all responses will be considered non-confidential.
By submitting your response, you grant the NCA the right to use the copyright and any associated intellectual property contained in your submission to meet its legal obligations.
Following the conclusion of the public consultation, the NCA will finalise the National Communications Authority Bill, 2025
Download the Bill below….
