Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has revealed that 57 radio stations are at risk of having their frequencies suspended due to non-compliance with regulatory standards.
Speaking to the media on Monday, March 24, the Minister emphasized that the suspension is not a punitive action but rather an opportunity for the affected media outlets to resolve their regulatory issues before they can resume broadcasting.
“The other six stations are part of a group of approximately 63 radio stations whose frequencies will not be revoked, but will be temporarily suspended. We suspended the first six because we cannot allow media houses to disregard regulations and claim that press freedoms exempt them from meeting the conditions for their licenses,” he explained.
The Minister also mentioned that out of the six stations that were recently suspended, three have already taken corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements and will have their frequencies reinstated soon.
“I will be suspending the licenses but offering them a chance to fix the issues. Three of the six stations affected in the first phase have submitted the necessary documentation to the regulator, and I will authorize the restoration of their frequencies,” he stated.
This development highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring broadcasting industry compliance while balancing press freedom with regulatory standards. The stations involved are expected to cooperate with the regulator to resolve their issues and avoid further penalties.
