Government cracks down on unauthorized broadcasting operations

Accra, February 18, 2025 – The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has initiated enforcement actions against multiple broadcasting entities operating without valid frequency authorizations.

This directive, issued by the Honourable Minister, mandates the National Communications Authority (NCA) to halt transmissions from six entities found to be in violation of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).

The affected entities are:

Fire Group of Companies, Sunyani – 90.1MHz

I-Zar Consult Limited, Tamale – 89.7MHz

Abochannel Media Group, Addiome – 105.7MHz

Okyeame Radio Limited, Bibiani – 99.7MHz

Mumen Bono Foundation, Techiman – 99.7MHz

Osikani Community FM, Nkrankwanta – 99.7MHz

According to the Ministry, these entities failed to renew their authorizations, meet statutory payment obligations, or submit required documentation within the stipulated timeframe. Consequently, their frequency licenses lapsed by operation of law, rendering their continued operations illegal.

Under Act 775, it is unlawful to broadcast without a valid frequency authorization. The NCA has been tasked with taking the necessary steps to halt all unauthorized transmissions and ensure strict compliance with the law.

The Ministry is currently reviewing the frequency authorization audit and will issue further directives in due course. It has also urged all frequency authorization holders to comply with their licensing terms to avoid similar enforcement actions.