The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against six entities operating without valid frequency authorisations.
These entities, listed below, have been found to be in violation of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775):
1. Fire Group of Companies, Sunyani – 90.1MHz
2. I-Zar Consult Limited, Tamale – 89.7MHz
3. Abochannel Media Group, Adidome – 105.7MHz
4. Okyeame Radio Limited, Bibiani – 99.7MHz
5. Mumen Bono Foundation, Techiman – 99.7MHz
6. Osikani Community FM, Nkrankwanta – 99.7MHz
According to the Communications Ministry, these entities failed to renew their authorisations, fulfill statutory payment obligations, or submit required documentation within the stipulated timeframe. As a result, their authorisations have lapsed, rendering their continued operations illegal.
The Ministry emphasized that “in accordance with Act 775, it is unlawful to operate a broadcasting service without a valid frequency authorisation.” The NCA will take necessary steps to halt unauthorized transmissions and ensure compliance with the law.
The Ministry urged all frequency authorisation holders to comply strictly with the terms of their authorisations to avoid similar enforcement actions.
The Communications Ministry is continuing its review of the frequency authorisation audit and will provide further directives in due course.
