See The Six Flagged Broadcasting Services Operating Without Valid Frequency Authorisations

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has flagged six broadcasting services across the country invalidly operating in violation of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).

The six are said to have failed to renew their authorisations, fulfil statutory payment obligations, or submit the required documentation within the stipulated timeframe.

“These entities have failed to renew their authorisations, fulfil statutory payment obligations, or submit the required documentation within the stipulated timeframe. As a result, their authorisations have lapsed by operation of law, rendering their continued operations illegal.”

The sector Minister, Sam George has thus charged the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take immediate enforcement action against them.

The entities include Fire Group of Companies, Sunyani – 90.1MHz; I-Zar Consult Limited, Tamale – 89.7MHz; Abochannel Media Group, Adidome – 105.7MHz; Okyeame Radio Limited, Bibiani – 99.7MHz; Mumen Bono Foundation, Techiman – 99.7MHz; and Osikani Community FM, Nkrankwanta – 99.7MHz.

Review
The Ministry indicated that it is continuing its review of the frequency authorisation audit and will provide further directives in due course.

It noted it is unlawful to operate a broadcasting service without a valid frequency authorisation.

“The NCA will take the necessary steps to halt all unauthorized transmissions and ensure compliance with the law…All frequency authorisation holders are urged to comply strictly with the terms of their authorisations to avoid similar enforcement actions.”

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini