The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of nine radio stations across Ghana for breaching broadcasting regulations.
The action comes after the expiration of a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama for defaulting stations to correct violations of laws governing FM broadcasting.
According to the NCA, six stations — Donplus Multimedia Limited in Ho, Dreams Ghana Media Limited in New Abirem, Jam Multimedia Limited in Kintampo, Jewel Group Limited in Duayaw Nkwanta, Kpandai Star Community Radio in Kpandai, and Unique Gateway Communication Limited in Nkawkaw — failed, refused, or neglected to take any corrective measures during the amnesty period.
In addition, three stations linked to Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited — operating on different frequencies in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi — were suspended for continuing to breach regulations, including the unauthorised use of Studio-to-Transmitter Link frequencies and unapproved transmitter sites.
These operations were deemed to be without valid Certificates of Compliance, contravening Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991).
The NCA stressed that it will maintain strict oversight of the broadcasting space to ensure that all stations adhere to authorisation conditions and comply fully with Ghana’s broadcasting laws.
