The National Communications Authority (NCA) has ordered the immediate suspension of operations by more than 60 FM broadcasting stations across the country.
The affected stations include Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM, over multiple regulatory breaches.
Details emerging indicate that the affected stations were found to be operating with expired authorisations, unpaid licence fees, or failure to meet set-up conditions stipulated under the Electronic Communications Act and its accompanying regulations.
An audit conducted by the NCA under the instruction of the sector ministry revealed alleged widespread non-compliance, prompting the crackdown aimed at restoring order and adherence to broadcasting standards.
Below is the breakdown of the affected stations and the alleged breaches.
28 were found to be operating with expired authorisations.
14 received authorisation but failed to set up operations within two years, breaching regulatory timelines.
13 are operating under provisional authorisation, despite having paid the required fees.
7 stations paid provisional fees, but final authorisation is pending due to non-fulfilment of requirements under Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
