Mahama Directs NCA to Restore 64 Shuttered Radio Stations

GJA Lauds Mahama’s Clemency for Radio Station Shutdowns

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his decisive intervention that successfully halted the intended revocation of frequency authorisations for 64 radio stations across the country.  In a significant news release issued from its headquarters at the Ghana International Press Centre, the GJA expressed profound appreciation for the President’s directive, which effectively diffused mounting tension wit…

Mahama’s move shows he cares about media freedom – GJA

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has praised President John Dramani Mahama for stepping in to halt the revocation of frequency authorisations for 64 radio stations, an action initially taken by the National Communications Authority (NCA) for various regulatory breaches. According to the NCA, the affected stations were cited for failing to renew their licences, operating without valid authorisation, exceeding permitted transmission limits,…

Mahama requests clemency for shut radio stations   - Ghana Business News

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation to liaise with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to immediately restore the broadcast of 64 radio stations affected by the regulator’s action.

Mahama pardons 64 shut-down stations, directs Sam George, NCA to give time to fix issues - Live Ghana TV

President John Dramani Mahama has issued an urgent directive demanding the immediate restoration of broadcasting services to 64 radio stations that were closed by the National Communications Authority (NCA) due to regulatory violations. The President has instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation to collaborate directly with the NCA to ensure all affected broadcasting facilities resume operations without furth…

Mahama Directs NCA to Restore 64 Shuttered Radio Stations

President John Mahama has intervened in the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) recent enforcement action, ordering the immediate restoration of 64 FM radio stations taken off-air for licensing violations. Through spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President emphasized balancing regulatory compliance with press freedom, calling for a more collaborative approach to resolving authorization issues. The affected stations—shuttered […] The po…

Sam George warns radio stations to use 30-day grace period or lose licences

By Valentia Tetteh Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern warning to all radio stations recently granted a reprieve after being shut down for regulatory breaches. He urged them to take full advantage of a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama to regularise their operations or risk having their licences permanently revoked. This follows President Mahama’s dir…