The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has ordered the closure of seven radio stations across Ghana, citing national security concerns and regulatory breaches.
The directive, issued in a statement on Tuesday, February 18, instructed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against the affected stations.
“In one instance, on national security grounds and in six other cases on the grounds of broadcasting without a valid frequency authorisation based on the recently requested frequency audit. Enforcement of the directive is immediate. Further action would be taken in the coming days,” the minister announced in a Facebook post.
The NCA has been tasked with ensuring compliance with the Electronic Communications Act, which mandates that all radio stations operate with valid frequency authorisations.
The minister reaffirmed his commitment to regulating the airwaves and urged all media houses to comply with the terms of their licenses.
Two official media advisories from the ministry detailed the closures, including the immediate shutdown of Gumah FM in Bawku due to security concerns and the enforcement action against six other stations for licensing violations.
