NCA Suspends 3 Wontumi 6 other Radio Stations for Regulatory Breaches

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken decisive action against nine radio stations nationwide for failing to comply with broadcasting regulations. Among the affected stations are three owned by Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited, a media company headed by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, who serves as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Affected Stations

• Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited
  • 95.9 FM, Accra: Failed to address regulatory breaches, including unauthorized use of Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies and operating from unapproved transmitter locations.
  • 101.3 FM, Kumasi: Same infractions as Accra station.
  • 101.3 FM, Takoradi: Operating without valid authorization.
• Other Suspended Stations
  • Donplus Multimedia Limited, Ho: Failed to take corrective measures during the 30-day amnesty period.
  • Dreams Ghana Media Limited, New Abirem: Same as above.
  • Jam Multimedia Limited, Kintampo: Same as above.
  • Jewel Group Limited, Duayaw Nkwanta: Same as above.
  • Kpandai Star Community Radio, Kpandai: Same as above.
  • Unique Gateway Communication Limited, Nkawkaw: Same as above.

Background

The suspensions follow the expiration of a 30-day amnesty period granted by President John Dramani Mahama, allowing defaulting stations to rectify their regulatory breaches without penalties. Unfortunately, the affected stations failed to fully comply, leading to their suspension under Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991).

NCA’s Stance

The NCA has reiterated its commitment to ensuring compliance with licensing conditions and broadcasting laws in Ghana. The authority will continue to monitor the broadcasting sector to prevent similar infractions and maintain the integrity of the country’s airwaves.