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Bawku: NMC justifies shutdown of radio stations following two-year engagement

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Bawku: NMC justifies shutdown of radio stations following two-year engagement

Bawku: NMC justifies shutdown of radio stations following two-year engagement

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The National Media Commission (NMC) has defended its actions regarding the closure of four radio stations in Bawku, arguing that it had engaged with the stations for a period of two years before the shutdown.

Bawku FM, Source FM, Zahra FM, and Gumah FM were abruptly shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA) citing concerns over their operations and alleged provocative comments that were believed to be exacerbating the Bawku conflict.

Acting under Section 13(1)(e) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), the NCA justified the shutdown on grounds of national security and public interest. This decision came following recommendations from the Upper East Regional Security Council and guidance from the Ministry of National Security.

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) challenged the authority of the NCA to enforce ethical and professional standards, arguing that it was not the appropriate body for media content sanctions.

Responding to these criticisms, George Sarpong, the Executive Secretary of NMC, clarified that the commission had been actively engaging with the affected stations for two years prior to the shutdown. He emphasized that public notices had been issued before the closure took place.

“I have indicated to you that in the past two years, we have been engaging the stations and we have spoken publicly, and I think that that constitutes enough notice,” he stated.

He further addressed concerns raised by the MFWA, acknowledging the need for improved communication between relevant authorities in such matters.

“My understanding of it is that in the future any communication would require that the same question that you are asking about the internal working between NMC and NCA be part of that communication. The propriety of it we are ready to examine together and to see what is the best way forward going into the future,” he added.

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