President John Dramani Mahama has requested the restoration of Asaase Radio, Wontumi FM and 62 others shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA).
Sixty-two radio stations were shut down with two radio stations affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party.
According to the reports, Wontumi FM and Asaase Radio together with some other stations have been shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA).
The information gathered suggests, more than 60 FM broadcasting stations across the country.
The 64 radio stations have been shut down for failing to comply with broadcasting regulations.
Wontumi FM’s Takoradi outlets are reportedly among the affected radio stations listed in the NCA’s enforcement action announced on Wednesday, June 12, 2025.
A statement by the NCA specified 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, breaking the regulatory timelines.
Thirteen were also operating under provisional authorisation, despite having paid the required fees.
The remaining seven stations paid provisional fees, but final authorisation is pending due to non-fulfilment of requirements under Regulation 54 of the Electronic Communications Regulations”.
A statement from the presidency signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications revealed Mahama has requested the restoration of those stations.
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President Mahama requests the restoration of Asaase Radio, Wontumi FM, and other suspended radio stations #MetroNews pic.twitter.com/fOoe0U6I1Y
— Metro TV Ghana (@metrotvgh) June 12, 2025
