The Upper East Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, has assured that measures are underway to lift the temporary ban on four radio stations shut down in Bawku by the National Communications Authority (NCA) due to security concerns.
Speaking to the media on Sunday, Dr. Salih stated that the affected radio stations will be allowed to resume operations after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to operate in a manner that does not compromise the peace and security in the Bawku municipality.
“The managers of the radio stations were invited to a meeting by the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) last Friday, where they were informed of the conditions to resume operations,” Dr. Salih explained. “They are expected to train their presenters to prevent incendiary utterances that fuel the conflict.”
The minister added that all radio stations in the Bawku enclave will be required to undergo training and provide evidence of completion before resuming operations. “Once they satisfy these conditions, REGSEC will lift the ban on their operations,” he stated.
Dr. Salih emphasized the importance of radio stations in democratic governance and expressed his desire to leave a legacy of sanity in Bawku, allowing residents to return to their normal lives.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Regional Chairman, William Nlanjerbor Jalulah, assured the minister of the media’s support in achieving the government’s development agenda in the region.
