The Minority in Parliament, led by Afenyo-Markin, has called for the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, to be summoned before the House to explain the recent shutdown of seven radio stations. "In my view, the National Media Commission is the body responsible for making certain determinations and recommendations as to the conduct of some of these radio stations in our country," Afenyo-Markin stated. "I find it very strange that the minister will issue such a directive. "I will therefore, based on these concerns, pray that the leader of government business indulges the House to invite the minister to come and brief the House on what resulted in his action." The controversy follows the minister's directive on February 18, 2025, instructing the Acting Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against the stations.
The shutdowns were based on alleged violations of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), which requires stations to operate with valid frequency authorizations.
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