The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of nine radio stations across the country, including three Wontumi FM stations located in Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, due to various regulatory infractions. These stations failed to meet the necessary requirements following a 30-day grace period that was granted by President John Dramani Mahama. During this period, the stations were expected to address their violations of the laws and regulations governing FM radio broadcasting in Ghana.
Unfortunately, six of the stations did not comply with this regulatory amnesty; they either failed, refused, or neglected to take any corrective action. As a result, their operations have now been suspended. According to a press statement issued by the NCA on Wednesday, the six stations affected by this suspension are:
- Donplus Multimedia Limited (105.9 FM, Ho)
- Dreams Ghana Media Limited (104.9 FM, New Abirem)
- Jam Multimedia Limited (101.3 FM, Kintampo)
- Jewel Group Limited (102.7 FM, Duayaw Nkwanta)
- Kpandai Star Community Radio (107.3 FM, Kpandai)
- Unique Gateway Communication Limited (105.7 FM, Nkawkaw)
These stations were shut down for failing to take the necessary corrective actions during the grace period.
The three Wontumi stations operated by Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited are Wontumi FM, 95.9 FM (Accra), 101.3 FM (Kumasi) and 101.3 FM (Takoradi). The licenses were suspended for operating without a Certificate of Compliance, in violation of Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 1991).
The amnesty period was announced on June 12, 2025, when President Mahama, responding to a nationwide forensic audit by the NCA, directed that broadcasting be restored temporarily to more than 60 stations under strict conditions.
The media houses were given until July 12 to address outstanding breaches, with the understanding that no fines would be imposed during that period.
Despite the reprieve, most of the affected stations failed to comply. By early August, 58 out of 64 stations had begun steps to rectify their infractions, but many remained in breach and at risk of permanent closure, according to the NCA statement.
By: Mohammed Ali
