{"id":148278,"date":"2024-02-06T18:41:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T18:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/06\/agogo-residents-protest-over-closure-of-salt-fm-by-nca\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T18:41:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T18:41:11","slug":"agogo-residents-protest-over-closure-of-salt-fm-by-nca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/06\/agogo-residents-protest-over-closure-of-salt-fm-by-nca\/","title":{"rendered":"Agogo residents protest over closure of Salt FM by NCA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA).<\/p>\n<p>The radio station, owned by a renowned businessman, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, who recently declared his intention to run as an independent parliamentary candidate in the Asante Akim North Constituency, was shut down for failing to renew its authorization, according to a notice issued by the NCA, and sighted by <strong>Citi News.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1016384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Capture.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"367\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>However, some residents suspect political motives behind the closure, pointing to a recent walk organized by Mr. Frimpong, which was massively patronized.<\/p>\n<p>There are also allegations that a member of the ruling government, who is reportedly establishing a rival radio station, may have influenced the NCA\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1016382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4dd358a5-2179-479c-aec1-b8daa3de6d0c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\"  \/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/p>\n<p>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! \ud83c\udf10\ud83d\udcf0 #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA). 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