Accra, Ghana//-Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has ordered the closure of seven radio stations across the country.
According to him, the decision was made to enforce compliance with broadcasting regulations and national security requirements.
Announcing the directive in a Facebook post on Tuesday, 18th February, the Minister said, “Today, in two separate cases, I have directed the National Communications Authority (NCA), industry regulator to suspend and enforce a prohibition of broadcast on seven (7) radio stations in total.”
He explained that one station was shut down on national security grounds, while the remaining six were found to be operating without valid frequency authorisation.
The Minister added that the enforcement follows a recently conducted frequency audit.
Reaffirming his commitment to media regulation, the Minister urged all media houses to adhere strictly to the conditions of their frequency licences.
“Once again, I reiterate my commitment to sanitising our airwaves and ensuring strict adherence to the law concerning frequency authorisations. I urge all media houses to ensure they are complying with ALL the terms of their frequency authorisations,” he added.
