The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has directed the Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against several entities operating without valid frequency authorisations.
The directive, issued in accordance with Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), targets six entities across the country for failing to renew their authorisations, fulfil statutory payment obligations, or submit the necessary documentation within the required timeframe.
The affected entities are:
- Fire Group of Companies, Sunyani – 90.1MHz
- I-Zar Consult Limited, Tamale – 89.7MHz
- Abochannel Media Group, Adidome – 105.7MHz
- Okyeame Radio Limited, Bibiani – 99.7MHz
- Mumen Bono Foundation, Techiman – 99.7MHz
- Osikani Community FM, Nkrankwanta – 99.7MHz
A statement issued by the Ministry on Tuesday, February 18, explained that these entities’ frequency authorisations had lapsed by operation of law due to their non-compliance, making their continued operations illegal.
The Ministry reiterated that operating a broadcasting service without a valid frequency authorisation violates the laws of the land.
“In accordance with Act 775, it is unlawful to operate a broadcasting service without a valid frequency authorisation. The NCA will take the necessary steps to halt all unauthorized transmissions and ensure compliance with the law.”
“The Ministry is continuing its review of the frequency authorisation audit and will provide further directives in due course. All frequency authorisation holders are urged to comply strictly with the terms of their authorisations to avoid similar enforcement actions.”
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
