NCA suspends operations of 9 radio stations including 3 Wontumi Multimedia stations
The National Communications Authority (NCA), has suspended the operations of nine (9) radio including three (3) Wontumi Multimedia stations.
In an official release dated August 12, 2025 issued by the National Communications Authority (NCA), it was stated that nine (9) radio stations have suspended for infractions.
The full release reads
NCA SUSPENDS OPERATIONS OF RADIO STATIONS
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of nine (9) radio stations for various infractions. This action follows the expiration of the 30-day grace period granted by the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for defaulting stations to remedy the violation of the laws and regulations governing FM radio broadcasting in Ghana Six (6) stations failed, refused and neglected to comply with the regulatory amnesty by taking no action.
Consequently, the operations of the following stations have been suspended:
- Donplus Multimedia Limited 105.9 (Ho)
- Dreams Ghana Media Limited 104.9 (New Abirem)
- Jam Multimedia Limited 101.3 (Kintampo)
- Jewel Group Limited 102.7 (Duayaw Nkwanta)
- Kpandai Star Community Radio 107.3 (Kpandai)
- Unique Gateway Communication Limited 105.7 (Nkawkaw)
Whereas many of the violating stations took steps to remedy breaches during the amnesty period, three (3) stations failed to remedy some of the breaches including unauthorised use of Studio-to -Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies and unapproved transmitter locations. Consequently, the operations of the following stations have been suspended for operating without a Certificate of Compliance in violation of Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011, L.I. 1991:
- Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited 95.9 (Accra)
- Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited 101.3 (Kumasi)
- Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited 101.3 (Takoradi)
The NCA will continue monitor the broadcasting space to ensure compliance with the relevant authorisation conditions and the laws and regulations governing the operation of broadcasting services in Ghana.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
