Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has ordered the shutdown of seven radio stations across the country.
The affected stations are Gumah FM in Bawku, Fire Group of Companies in Sunyani, and Okyeame Radio Limited in Bibiani.
According to Sam George, the decision was made due to national security concerns and broadcasting without valid frequency authorisation. He stated that the National Communications Authority (NCA) Ghana has been directed to suspend and enforce a prohibition of broadcast on the seven radio stations.
The minister explained that one of the instances was based on national security grounds, while the other six were due to broadcasting without valid frequency authorisation following a recent frequency audit. He noted that enforcement of this directive is immediate, and further action will be taken in the coming days.
Sam George also reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that all media houses comply with the country’s media regulations. He urged all media houses to ensure they are complying with the terms of their frequency authorisations, stating his goal of “sanitising our airwaves” .”¹.
It’s worth noting that Sam George was recently appointed as the Minister-Designate for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation and is expected to bring expertise and innovation to his new role.¹
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