By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
At least 64 radio stations across Ghana, including Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM, are at risk of being shut down for failing to meet broadcasting regulations, the Minister of Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has announced.
The stations have been grouped into four categories based on the nature of their infractions. Affected stations have been given a 30-day ultimatum to address the breaches or face permanent revocation of their licenses.
Below is a breakdown of the stations at risk:
Group 1: Expired authorisations with no renewal applications
These stations continued to operate despite their authorisations expiring without renewal.
- Lifeword Broadcast Limited 94.3 Offinso
- Akpini Communication Limited 96.7 Kpando Aloyi
- Victory FM Limited 96.1 Aflao
- Orakle Multimedia Limited 88.5 Nadowli
- Jewel Group Limited 102.7 Dua Yaw Nkwanta
- Bolton Portfolio Limited (Agoo FM) 96.9 Nkawkaw
- Ghana Institute of Journalism 97.7 Accra
- Obrempong FM Limited 91.7 Agona Swedru
- Kdee Community Multimedia 92.5 Kade
- Skodza Limited 94.5 Dzodze
- Press Xpress Limited 91.5 Accra
- Obra FM Limited 89.3 Takoradi
- Unity Broadcasting Limited 88.7 Mpohor
- Gyimahs FM Limited 102.3 Yeji
- Kantanka Media Limited 92.1 Cape Coast
- Gbewaa Radio 106.5 Yendi
- Unique Gateway Communication Limited 105.7 Nkawakw
- Ken International Company Limited (Bosome FM) 89.1 AKYEM SWEDRU
- Dreams Ghana Media Limited (Ananse FM) 104.9 New Abirem
- Velvet Beam Foundation 92.9 Asankragua
- Magyk Group Company Limited 101.9 Salaga
- Donplus Multimedia Limited (Kingdom FM) 105.9 Ho
- Tessslide Company Limited 96.7 Wa
- Global Media Foundation 94.3 Tepa
- Imax Media Limited 104.3 Tamale
- Limaniya Radio Station Limited 95.7 Wa
- Kpandai Star Radio 107.3 Kpandai
- Ebiamo FM Limited 100.5 Jomoro
Group 2: Revocation notices due to setup delays
These stations were authorised but failed to commence operations within two years. Some requested inspections, but still operate without fulfilling conditions.
- Act Forum Ghana Limited 88.1 Akpafu Mempeasem
- Chinnia’s Empire Limited 96.3 Tumu
- Confidence Commodities Limited 90.7 Suaman Dadieso
- F5 Eagles Company Limited 93.7 Ajoafua
- Neat FM Limited (Asomdwe FM) 105.3 Tamale
- Primary Stars Limited 102.5 Banda
- Subanpa Community Radio 96.7 Barekese
- Wassaman FM 101.9 Ateiku
- Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited 101.3 Takoradi
- Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited 95.9 Accra
- Jimbale Community Association LBG 95.9 Jimbale
- Kingdom Dynamic Future Home Ghana 93.3 Kukurantumi
- Pro Royal Investment Limited 94.7 Tepa
- Resurrection Television Limited 99.3 Takoradi
Group 3: Provisional authorisation granted but fees unpaid
These stations were granted temporary authorisation but have not completed their fee payments.
- Ciadara Enterprise 95.5 Adukrom
- Gbangu Company Limited 97.3 Tamale
- Jam Multimedia Limited 101.3 Kintampo
- Kameleon Communications Ghana Limited 91.1 Wa
- Chaka Multimedia Limited 88.7 Jasikan
- Clickshot Multimedia Services Limited 89.9 Shama
- Free Minds Communication Limited 104.5 Tema
- Jemsak Media Network Limited 103.3 Nsuatre
- Mediacast Limited (Kumasi) 102.5 Kumasi
- Mobile Zone Limited (Bolgatanga) 94.3 Bolgatanga
- Ultimate Multimedia Limited 107.1 Tamale
- West FM Company Limited 97.5 Ho
- Western Salam Company Limited 89.7 Takoradi
Group 4: Fees paid but final authorisation & inspection pending
These media houses have made payments but are awaiting inspection and final approval.
- Asaase Broadcasting Company Limited 99.5 Accra
- Dynamic Chapters Limited 95.7 Wenchi
- Global Media Alliance Ghana Limited 98.9 Accra
- Godstiv Media Association 87.7 Atimpoku
- Rejoice FM Limited, Atimpoku 101.7, Mim
- Sankofa Radio and Television Limited 98.9 Takoradi
- Sweet FM Company Limited, 106.5, Twifo Praso
Government’s position
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, June 12, Minister Samuel Nartey George stressed that the action was not a clampdown on press freedom but an enforcement of broadcasting standards.
“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 and laying the foundation for a fair, modern, and technologically equipped broadcasting sector,” he stated.
