The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of nine radio stations across six regions in Ghana.
This action comes after these stations failed to adhere to the Frequency Modulation (FM) broadcasting regulations, despite being granted a 30-day grace period by President John Mahama.
The NCA’s decision categorizes the affected stations into two groups: those that took no remedial action and those that demonstrated partial compliance but continued to operate in violation of specific regulations.
The following stations have been suspended for failing to address their regulatory violations:
Donplus Multimedia Limited – 105.9 MHz (Ho)
Dreams Ghana Media Limited – 104.9 MHz (New Abirem)
Jam Multimedia Limited – 101.3 MHz (Kintampo)
Jewel Group Limited – 102.7 MHz (Duayaw Nkwanta)
Kpandai Star Community Radio – 107.3 MHz (Kpandai)
Unique Gateway Communication Ltd– 105.7 MHz (Nkawkaw)
These stations have been suspended for specific ongoing breaches:
Wontumi Multimedia Company Ltd – 95.9 MHz (Accra): Found to be using an unauthorized STL frequency and operating from an unapproved transmitter location.
Wontumi Multimedia Company Ltd – 101.3 MHz (Kumasi): Operating without a Certificate of Compliance, violating Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (LI 1991).
Wontumi Multimedia Company Ltd – 101.3 MHz (Takoradi): Subject to the same compliance breach as that noted in Kumasi.
The NCA has stated that the suspensions will remain in effect until the affected stations provide proof of compliance to its Licensing Division. “The Authority will continue monitoring the broadcasting space to ensure compliance with Ghana’s laws and regulations,” the NCA announced.
This enforcement action impacts media outlets across various regions, including Volta, Eastern, and Bono. Notably, Wontumi Multimedia, owned by NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, is among the stations affected, having previously faced penalties for similar regulatory breaches.
The NCA aims to ensure that all broadcasting platforms operate within the legal frameworks established by the country.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
