Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has ordered the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against several entities for operating without valid frequency authorisations.
Mr Sam Nartey George’s directive, issued to the Acting Director General of the NCA, comes in response to violations of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
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 a statement from the Communications Ministry on Tuesday, February 18, these entities have failed to renew their authorisations, meet statutory payment obligations, or submit required documentation within the required timeframe.
“As a result, their authorisations have lapsed by operation of law, rendering their continued operations illegal,” the statement said.
Under Act 775, operating a broadcasting service without a valid frequency authorisation is unlawful. The NCA has been instructed to take all necessary steps to shut down unauthorised transmissions and enforce compliance with the law.
The ministry says it is continuing its review of the frequency authorisation audit and will issue further directives as needed.
