Member of for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has strongly criticized the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, , accusing him of exceeding his legal authority by directing the National Communications Authority (NCA) to shutdown seven broadcasting stations.
In a statement made in on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Opoku described the minister's actions as "an unacceptable overreach of executive authority" that undermines the rule of law and the autonomy of the NCA.
He argued that the directive, which targets stations allegedly operating without valid frequency authorizations, violates the legal framework governing the NCA's operations. "The Minister does not possess the legal authority to direct the NCA's regulatory or enforcement actions," Opoku asserted, citing Section 3(1) of the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769).
He further referenced provisions in the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), which grant the NCA exclusive control over the licensing and regulation of the radio frequency spectrum.
