The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has ordered the immediate closure of seven radio stations across the country.
The decision, announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday February 18, 2025, aims to enforce compliance with broadcasting regulations and national security requirements.
“Today, in two separate cases, I have directed the National Communications Authority to suspend and enforce a prohibition of broadcast on seven (7) radio stations in total”.
According to the Minister, one of the station was shut down on national security grounds, while the remaining six were found to be operating without valid frequency authorizations.
This action follows a recently conducted frequency audit.
“Enforcement of the directive is immediate. Further action would be taken in the coming days”.
Reaffirming his commitment to media regulation, the Minister urged all media houses to adhere strictly to the conditions of their frequency licenses.
“Once again, I reiterate my commitment to sanitising our airwaves and ensuring strict adherence to the law concerning frequency authorisations. I urge all media houses to ensure they are complying with ALL the terms of their frequency authorisations,” he added.
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