Sam George to defaulting Radio Stations: Take advantage of President’s 30-day clemency

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has cautioned all radio stations affected by a shut down to take full advantage of a 30-day clemency granted by President John Dramani Mahama to rectify regulatory breaches or risk losing their broadcast licenses permanently.

His warning follows the President’s directive to the Ministry and the National Communications Authority (NCA) to restore the broadcast of over 60 radio stations that were shut down over various infractions, including Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM.

Addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 12, Sam George emphasised that the clemency period offers the stations a final opportunity to regularise their operations.

“A few minutes ago, the President directed that the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation work with the NCA to allow all the affected radio stations some additional time to correct the identified breaches within a defined time frame.

“Those who fail to do so shall have their authorisation formally revoked under the law. In line with the directive from the President, the Ministry has granted a further 30 days’ grace period to all the faulting entities,” he stated.

Early on, President Mahama urged the NCA to adopt a flexible approach that ensures regulatory compliance does not undermine free speech and access to information.