The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken decisive action against nine radio stations across Ghana, including three belonging to the Wontumi Media Group, over what it describes as serious regulatory breaches. The shutdown, announced on 12th August 2025, follows the expiration of a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama for offending stations to correct violations of broadcasting laws.
Six of the stations, including Donplus Multimedia Limited in Ho, Dreams Ghana Media Limited in New Abirem, Jam Multimedia Limited in Kintampo, Jewel Group Limited in Duayaw Nkwanta, Kpandai Star Community Radio in Kpandai, and Unique Gateway Communication Limited in Nkawkaw, failed to take any steps to comply during the amnesty period.
Three others, all under Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited, were found guilty of continued breaches. According to the NCA, these included operating without a valid Certificate of Compliance, using unauthorised Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies, and running unapproved transmitter sites. The affected Wontumi frequencies are 95.9 MHz in Accra, 101.3 MHz in Kumasi, and 101.3 MHz in Takoradi.
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George, in a Facebook post, said the government will act firmly in the national interest and promote responsible journalism that adheres to frequency authorisation terms. “For God and Country,” he wrote.
The NCA says it will continue monitoring Ghana’s broadcasting space to ensure all operators respect licensing conditions and regulations. It has warned that further violations will attract similar or even harsher sanctions, a move likely to fuel debate over media freedom, state regulation, and the independence of Ghana’s airwaves.
