NCA shuts down nine radio stations
NCA shuts down nine radio stations, including Wontumi FM in Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi, over licence breaches
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of nine radio stations across the country including three Wontumi FM stations in Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi, for various infractions.
They failed to meet regulatory requirements after the expiry of a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama
The defaulting stations were to remedy the violation of the laws and regulations governing FM radio broadcasting in Ghana.
But six of the stations failed, refused and neglected to comply with the regulatory amnesty by taking no action and consequently, the operations were suspended.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) in a press statement issued on Wednesday made this known.
The six stations are, Donplus Multimedia Limited (105.9 FM, Ho), Dreams Ghana Media Limited (104.9 FM, New Abirem), Jam Multimedia Limited (101.3 FM, Kintampo), Jewel Group Limited (102.7 FM, Duayaw Nkwanta), Kpandai Star Community Radio (107.3 FM, Kpandai), and Unique Gateway Communication Limited (105.7 FM, Nkawkaw), were shut down for failing to take corrective action during the grace period.
The three Wontumi stations operated by Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited are Wontumi FM, 95.9 FM (Accra), 101.3 FM (Kumasi) and 101.3 FM (Takoradi). The licenses were suspended for operating without a Certificate of Compliance, in violation of Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991).
The amnesty period was announced on June 12, 2025, when President Mahama, responding to a nationwide forensic audit by the NCA, directed that broadcasting be restored temporarily to more than 60 stations under strict conditions.
The media houses were given until July 12 to address outstanding breaches, with the understanding that no fines would be imposed during that period.
Despite the reprieve, most of the affected stations failed to comply. By early August, 58 out of 64 stations had begun steps to rectify their infractions, but many remained in breach and at risk of permanent closure, according to the NCA statement.
