Samuel Nartey George is the Minister for Communication Digital Technology and Innovation
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, is addressing Parliament on the closure of 64 media houses.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) directed the immediate suspension of operations of 64 FM broadcasting stations across the country, including Wontumi FM and Asaase Radio, for failing to comply with broadcasting regulations.
The statement by the NCA indicated that out of 62 media houses that were shut down, 28 were found to be operating with expired authorisations, while 14 received authorisation but failed to set up operations within two years, breaching the regulatory timelines.
Thirteen (13) are operating under provisional authorisation, despite having paid the required fees.
The remaining seven (7) stations paid provisional fees, but final authorisation is pending due to non-fulfilment of requirements under Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations.
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