The National Communications Authority (NCA) has ordered 62 FM broadcasting stations across Ghana to immediately suspend operations over various regulatory infractions.
The directive, announced in a press release dated June 12, 2025, forms part of a broader enforcement campaign targeting stations found to be non-compliant with licensing and operational requirements.
According to the NCA, the affected stations were cited for persistent violations of Regulations 54 and 56 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991), and Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
The enforcement follows a directive from the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, instructing the NCA to take action against defaulting stations based on findings from a recent nationwide audit.
The infractions fall under four main categories:
- 28 stations were operating with expired authorisations, despite previous directives to cease broadcasting in 2024.
- 14 stations had received revocation notices for failing to commence operations within two years of authorisation and had not completed the necessary inspection processes.
- 13 stations were issued provisional authorisation but failed to pay the full authorisation fees, making their operations illegal.
- 7 stations paid provisional fees but had not fulfilled all requirements for final authorisation issuance.
The NCA clarified that the suspended stations either lack valid broadcasting authorisations or have no Certificate of Compliance, and must rectify all outstanding issues before resuming operations.
While acknowledging the vital role of radio in national development, the Authority emphasized that all broadcasters must strictly adhere to the terms of their licences. It warned that continued non-compliance would attract severe penalties.
“The NCA remains dedicated to maintaining order in the broadcasting sector. We urge all authorisation holders to fully comply with regulatory requirements to help promote an orderly industry,” the statement read.
This action forms part of the NCA’s ongoing efforts to sanitise the airwaves and ensure that broadcasters operate within the legal framework.
