President John Dramani Mahama has taken decisive action to safeguard press freedom by ordering the immediate reinstatement of broadcast licenses for several media houses that were recently shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA), including major players such as Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM.
The president’s directive comes in response to public uproar over what many viewed as a sweeping and heavy-handed move by the NCA, which had suspended the operations of over 60 radio stations for alleged breaches of broadcasting regulations. Critics swiftly raised red flags, warning that the clampdown risked undermining democratic freedoms and could be perceived as politically motivated censorship.
Speaking before Parliament on Thursday, June 12, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, confirmed that the President had instructed his ministry to collaborate with the NCA to reverse the suspensions. The affected stations, he announced, have now been given a 30-day grace period to rectify all outstanding regulatory issues and resume lawful broadcasting.
“Our fight is not against free speech. It is against lawlessness, asset misappropriation, and regulatory defiance,” the Minister declared. “I remain committed to reclaiming what rightfully belongs to the Ghanaian people and laying the foundation for a fair, modern, and technologically equipped broadcasting sector.”
The move is seen as a firm step by President Mahama to reassure the public of his administration’s commitment to upholding constitutional freedoms, while also reinforcing regulatory discipline in Ghana’s fast-evolving media landscape. It marks a recalibration of the government’s approach—balancing regulatory enforcement with democratic accountability.
Here is a list of the media houses that have had expiry authorisation letters for failure to apply for renewal:
1. Lifeword Broadcast Limited 94.3 Offinso 2. Akpini Communication Limited 96.7 Kpando Aloyi 3. Victory FM Limited 96.1 Aflao 4. Orakle Multimedia Limited 88.5 Nadowli 5. Jewel Group Limited 102.7 Dua Yaw Nkwanta 6. Bolton Portfolio Limited (Agoo FM) 96.9 Nkawkaw 7. Ghana Institute of Journalism 97.7 Accra 8. Obrempong FM Limited 91.7 Agona Swedru 9. Kdee Community Multimedia 92.5 Kade 10. Skodza Limited 94.5 Dzodze 11. Press Xpress Limited 91.5 Accra 12. Obra FM Limited 89.3 Takoradi 13. Unity Broadcasting Limited 88.7 Mpohor 14. Gyimahs FM Limited 102.3 Yeji 15. Kantanka Media Limited 92.1 Cape Coast 16. Gbewaa Radio 106.5 Yendi 17. Unique Gateway Communication Limited 105.7 Nkawakw
18. Ken International Company Limited (Bosome FM) 89.1 AKYEM SWEDRU 19. Dreams Ghana Media Limited (Ananse FM) 104.9 New Abirem 20. Velvet Beam Foundation 92.9 Asankragua 21. Magyk Group Company Limited 101.9 Salaga 22. Donplus Multimedia Limited (Kingdom FM) 105.9 Ho 23. Tessslide Company Limited 96.7 Wa 24. Global Media Foundation 94.3 Tepa 25. Imax Media Limited 104.3 Tamale 26. Limaniya Radio Station Limited 95.7 Wa 27. Kpandai Star Radio 107.3 Kpandai 28. Ebiamo FM Limited 100.5 Jomoro
TABLE 2 – FM STATIONS THAT WERE ISSUED NOTICES OF REVOCATION FOR FAILURE TO SETUP WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THEIR AUTHORISATIONS BUT SUBSEQUENTLY REQUESTED FOR INSPECTION BUT THE INSPECTION PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED DUE TO VARIOUS LAPSES THEY HAVE TO RECTIFY BUT ARE STILL ON AIR
1. Act Forum Ghana Limited 88.1 Akpafu Mempeasem 2. Chinnias Empire Limited 96.3 Tumu 3. Confidence Commodities Limited 90.7 Suaman Dadieso
4. F5 Eagles Company Limited 93.7 Ajoafua 5. Neat FM Limited (Asomdwe FM) 105.3 Tamale 6. Primary Stars Limited 102.5 Banda 7. Subanpa Community Radio 96.7 Barekese 8. Wassaman FM 101.9 Ateiku 9. Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited 101.3 Takoradi
10. Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited 95.9 Accra 11. Jimbale Community Association LBG 95.9 Jimbale 12. Kingdom Dynamic Future Home Ghana 93.3 Kukurantumi
13. Pro Royal Investment Limited 94.7 Tepa 14. Resurrection Television Limited 99.3 Takoradi TABLE 3 – FM
STATIONS THAT APPLIED FOR AUTHORISATION TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS AND HAVE BEEN ISSUED PROVISIONAL AUTHORISATION AND NOT COMPLETED PAYMENT OF THE FEES NO COMPANY NAME FREQUENCY LOCATION
1. Ciadara Enterprise 95.5 Adukrom 2. Gbangu Company Limited 97.3 Tamale 3. Jam Multimedia Limited 101.3 Kintampo 4. Kameleon Communications Ghana Limited 91.1 Wa 5. Chaka Multimedia Limited 88.7 Jasikan 6. Clickshot Multimedia Services Limited 89.9 Shama
7. Free Minds Communication Limited 104.5 Tema 8. Jemsak Media Network Limited 103.3 Nsuatre 9. Mediacast Limited (Kumasi) 102.5 Kumasi 10. Mobile Zone Limited (Bolgatanga) 94.3 Bolgatanga
11. Ultimate Multimedia Limited 107.1 Tamale 12. West FM Company Limited 97.5 Ho 13. Western Salam Company Limited 89.7 Takoradi
TABLE 4 – FM STATIONS THAT HAVE PAID PROVISIONAL AUTHORISATION FEES BUT FINAL AUTHORISATION YET TO BE ISSUED AND INSPECTION NOT CONDUCTED
1. Asaase Broadcasting Company Limited 99.5 Accra 2. Dynamic Chapters Limited 95.7 Wenchi 3. Global Media Alliance Ghana Limited 98.9 Accra 4. Godstiv Media Association 87.7 Atimpoku 5. Rejoice FM Limited Atimpoku 101.7 Mim 6. Sankofa Radio and Television Limited 98.9 Takoradi
7. Sweet FM Company Limited,106.5, Twifo Praso Click here to read the statement by the Minister Mahama grants clemency, orders reopening of 64 radio stations
