The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against six broadcasting entities operating without valid frequency authorisations.
In a directive issued by the sector minister, the Acting Director General of the NCA has been tasked with shutting down the operations of the affected stations, which have either failed to renew their licences, meet statutory payment obligations, or submit required documentation within the stipulated timeframe.
The affected entities include: Fire Group of Companies, Sunyani - 90.1MHz I-Zar Consult Limited, Tamale - 89.7MHz Abochannel Media Group, Adidome - 105.7MHz Okyeame Radio Limited, Bibiani - 99.7MHz Mumen Bono Foundation, Techiman - 99.7MHz Osikani Community FM, Nkrankwanta - 99.7MHz According to the ministry, these lapses mean their licences have expired by law, making their continued operations illegal.
The NCA has, therefore, been instructed to take immediate steps to halt all unauthorised transmissions and ensure compliance with the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
