Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation Samuel Nartey George has ruled out claims of political witch-hunting in the recent suspension of some 64 radio stations.
The minister addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 12, 2025, stated the suspended radio stations, which included Wontumi Radio and Asaase Radio, had nothing to do with politics.
He informed the house that the action taken was grounded in regulatory enforcement, not partisan considerations.
Sam George indicated that the government remains committed to safeguarding media freedom while also ensuring that all broadcasters operate within the bounds of the law.
“Our goal is not punishment but accountability, order and stewardship of critical resources. This is not routine housekeeping; this is a declaration against impunity and abuse. The airwaves do not belong to the powerful and connected; they belong to the public, and we are bound to govern them transparently and effectively,” he told the House.
“Our fight is not against free speech; it is against lawlessness, asset misappropriation and regulatory defiance. I remain committed to reclaiming what rightfully belongs to the Ghanaian people.”
He stated that the ministry, acting upon the directive of the president to grant clemency, the affected stations have been given a 30-day clemency window to correct regulatory breaches or risk losing their licences permanently.
“A few minutes ago, the president directed that the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation work with the NCA to allow all the affected radio stations some additional time to correct the identified breaches within a defined time frame.
“Those who fail to do so shall have their authorisation formally revoked under the law. In line with the directive from the President, the ministry has granted a further 30 days’ grace period to all the faulting entities,” the minister added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
