Your Silence Aids Poor Legislation – Haruna Iddrisu Tells HR Professionals

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) to take a more active stance in Ghana’s legislative process, cautioning that their silence and inaction could lead to the passage of flawed laws.

Speaking at the 2025 CIHRM Conference held under the theme “Regulating HRM in Ghana: Standards, Ethics and Sustainability,” the minister urged HR professionals to leverage their expertise to influence national policy and legislative decisions.

“Parliament is passing laws—where do you stand in all this? Do you analyse the bills, submit feedback, or advocate for CIHRM representation on key boards?” Haruna questioned, challenging the institute to hold lawmakers accountable and ensure HR perspectives are considered in shaping national policies.

Referencing Article 106 of Ghana’s Constitution, which mandates the gazetting of all bills to invite public input, the minister lamented that many professional bodies, including CIHRM, often overlook this opportunity.

“When you remain silent and don’t participate in the process, you’re helping us pass bad laws,” he warned, adding that the HR community must not only uphold standards and ethics within the profession but also influence broader governance and development outcomes.

He encouraged CIHRM to step up its advocacy, engage in policy dialogue, and assert its voice in matters that directly impact the labour force and national productivity.