A total of 62 radio stations in Ghana have been directed by the regulator, National Communication Authority (NCA) to immediately suspend their operations due to persistent and serious breaches of regulatory requirements.
Major FM stations including Accra-based Happy FM, Asaase Radio, and Wontumi FM, Daily Guide Radio which are aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been affected by the NCA directive.
The NCA’s news release statement dated Wednesday, June 12, 2025 stated that the enforcement action targets stations that have failed to comply with key provisions of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991), specifically Regulations 54 and 56, as well as the terms and conditions attached to their broadcasting authorisations.
Here is a breakdown of the FM stations whose continuous operation breach existing regulation laws.
- Twenty-eight (28) FM stations operating with expired authorisations, despite prior orders issued in 2024 to cease broadcasting. These stations remain on air in violation of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
- Fourteen (14) FM stations that were issued Notices of Revocation for failing to commence operations within two years of receiving authorisation. Although they have since requested inspections, various lapses have stalled the process — yet these stations continue to broadcast, contravening Regulation 54.
- Thirteen (13) FM stations with Provisional Authorisations who have not settled the requisite fees in full, and therefore lack valid authorisations to operate. This again breaches Section 2(4) of Act 775.
- Seven (7) FM stations that have paid provisional fees but have not yet been issued final authorisations due to non-fulfilment of Regulation 54 requirements.
SOURCE: Kasatintin.com
