Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation Minister Samuel Nartey George has given 62 radio stations affected by the National Communications Authority’s (NCA) recent shutdown order a nine-day deadline to regularise their operations or have their licences revoked.
Speaking at his second quarter update in Accra on Thursday, the Minister warned that failure to comply with the directive within the stipulated time would lead to the revocation of their operating licences.
The NCA had ordered the closure of the stations on June 12 for regulatory violations, later granting them a 30-day moratorium following intervention by President John Dramani Mahama.
With just days left, only 18 out of the 62 stations have attempted to resolve their issues, while 44 have made no contact, Mr. George said.
“We have nine days left of the 30-day grace period. Of the 62 stations, only 18 have made an effort to reach out to the NCA to try and remedy their challenge,” he stressed.
The Minister acknowledged that the 18 stations were unlikely to complete the process within the remaining time and had directed the NCA to grant them an additional 30 days.
“So that it does not appear as though this is a deliberate witch hunt, we have directed the NCA that for all the 18 who have reached out, they should send them notices, giving them a 30-day extension,” he said.
However, he cautioned: “For those who made no effort whatsoever, on the expiration of the nine days, enforcement will be carried out again and this time, I don’t think the president is going to show fair diligence.”
The Minister added that stations awaiting approval may operate on test transmission in the meantime.
On June 12, 2025, the NCA abruptly suspended the broadcast licenses of 62 FM radio stations, including prominent names such as Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM, citing regulatory non-compliance.
This drastic action triggered public outcry over the potential erosion of press freedom.
President John Dramani Mahama responded by instructing the Ministry of Communications to restore the affected licenses and granted a 30-day grace period for stations to address compliance issues.
Here is a list of the media houses that have had expiry authorisation letters for failure to apply for renewal:
1. FM stations whose authorisation expired (non-renewal)
1. Lifeword Broadcast Limited – 94.3 FM, Offinso
2. Akpini Communication Ltd – 96.7 FM, Kpando Aloyi
3. Victory FM Ltd – 96.1 FM, Aflao
4. Orakle Multimedia Ltd – 88.5 FM, Nadowli
5. Jewel Group Ltd – 102.7 FM, Dua Yaw Nkwanta
6. Bolton Portfolio Ltd (Agoo FM) – 96.9 FM, Nkawkaw
7. Ghana Institute of Journalism – 97.7 FM, Accra
8. Obrempong FM Ltd – 91.7 FM, Agona Swedru
9. Kdee Community Multimedia – 92.5 FM, Kade
10. Skodza Ltd – 94.5 FM, Dzodze
11. Press Xpress Ltd – 91.5 FM, Accra
12. Obra FM Ltd – 89.3 FM, Takoradi
13. Unity Broadcasting Ltd – 88.7 FM, Mpohor
14. Gyimahs FM Ltd – 102.3 FM, Yeji
15. Kantanka Media Ltd – 92.1 FM, Cape Coast
16. Gbewaa Radio – 106.5 FM, Yendi
17. Unique Gateway Communication Ltd – 105.7 FM, Nkawkaw
18. Ken International Co Ltd (Bosome FM) – 89.1 FM, Akyem Swedru
19. Dreams Ghana Media Ltd (Ananse FM) – 104.9 FM, New Abirem
20. Velvet Beam Foundation – 92.9 FM, Asankragua
21. Magyk Group Co Ltd – 101.9 FM, Salaga
22. Donplus Multimedia Ltd (Kingdom FM) – 105.9 FM, Ho
23. Tessslide Co Ltd – 96.7 FM, Wa
24. Global Media Foundation – 94.3 FM, Tepa
25. Imax Media Ltd – 104.3 FM, Tamale
26. Limaniya Radio Station Ltd – 95.7 FM, Wa
27. Kpandai Star Radio – 107.3 FM, Kpandai
28. Ebiamo FM Ltd – 100.5 FM, Jomoro
2. Stations facing revocation notices (license inactive >2 yrs)
1. Act Forum Ghana Ltd – 88.1 FM, Akpafu Mempeasem
2. Chinnias Empire Ltd – 96.3 FM, Tumu
3. Confidence Commodities Ltd – 90.7 FM, Suaman Dadieso
4. F5 Eagles Co Ltd – 93.7 FM, Ajoafua
5. Neat FM Ltd (Asomdwe FM) – 105.3 FM, Tamale
6. Primary Stars Ltd – 102.5 FM, Banda
7. Subanpa Community Radio – 96.7 FM, Barekese
8. Wassaman FM – 101.9 FM, Ateiku
9. Wontumi Multimedia Co Ltd – 101.3 FM, Takoradi; 95.9 FM, Accra
10. Jimbale Community Assoc LBG – 95.9 FM, Jimbale
11. Kingdom Dynamic Future Home Ghana – 93.3 FM, Kukurantumi
12. Pro Royal Investment Ltd – 94.7 FM, Tepa
13. Resurrection Television Ltd – 99.3 FM, Takoradi
3. Stations with provisional authorisation (awaiting payment)
1. Ciadara Enterprise – 95.5 FM, Adukrom
2. Gbangu Co Ltd – 97.3 FM, Tamale
3. Jam Multimedia Ltd – 101.3 FM, Kintampo
4. Kameleon Communications Ghana Ltd – 91.1 FM, Wa
5. Chaka Multimedia Ltd – 88.7 FM, Jasikan
6. Clickshot Multimedia Services Ltd – 89.9 FM, Shama
7. Free Minds Communication Ltd – 104.5 FM, Tema
8. Jemsak Media Network Ltd – 103.3 FM, Nsuatre
9. Mediacast Ltd – 102.5 FM, Kumasi
10. Mobile Zone Ltd – 94.3 FM, Bolgatanga
11. Ultimate Multimedia Ltd – 107.1 FM, Tamale
12. West FM Co Ltd – 97.5 FM, Ho
13. Western Salam Co Ltd – 89.7 FM, Takoradi
4. Stations with paid provisional fees (awaiting final licence & inspection)
1. Asaase Broadcasting Company Ltd – 99.5 FM Accra (plus branches in Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast)
2. Dynamic Chapters Ltd – 95.7 FM Wenchi
3. Global Media Alliance Ghana Ltd – 98.9 FM Accra
4. Godstiv Media Association – 87.7 FM Atimpoku
5. Rejoice FM Ltd – 101.7 FM Mim
6. Sankofa Radio & Television Ltd – 98.9 FM Takoradi
7. Sweet FM Co Ltd – 106.5 FM Twifo Praso
