The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is set to headline the 2026 World Public Relations Forum in Abuja, Nigeria, as Special Guest of Honour.
He will deliver a major address on responsible communication, democracy and the future of African governance.
Speaker Bagbin will address the formal opening of Africa Day at the international forum, scheduled for November 16 to 20, 2026, bringing together communication professionals, policymakers, legislators, diplomats and business leaders from more than 130 countries.
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His address, under the theme “Responsible Communication, Democracy and the Future of African Governance,” is expected to highlight the critical role of legislatures, governments and communication professionals in strengthening democratic institutions and rebuilding public confidence in governance.
According to a statement from Parliament’s Media Relations Directorate, the Speaker will focus on how responsible communication can help combat misinformation, promote transparency and advance accountable governance across the African continent.
Speaker Bagbin will share the platform with several prominent international figures, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.
Other distinguished speakers include Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, and Esther Cobbah, President of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA).
The 2026 World Public Relations Forum is expected to attract a broad spectrum of participants, including public relations practitioners, communication scholars, government officials, policymakers, diplomats, legislators, industry leaders, innovators and young professionals.
The gathering is regarded as an important platform for discussing emerging challenges and opportunities in global communication, particularly the relationship between effective communication, democratic accountability and public trust.
On the sidelines of the forum, Speaker Bagbin, who also chairs the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), is expected to hold high-level bilateral meetings with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Speaker Abbas Tajudeen.
He is also expected to meet the Secretary-General of CoSPAL, Dapo Oyewole, to discuss matters relating to the organisation and parliamentary cooperation across Africa.
Bagbin’s participation is expected to strengthen Ghana’s parliamentary presence at the international gathering while providing an opportunity to advance discussions on democratic governance, institutional accountability and responsible public communication.