The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced the closure of Bawku FM, Source FM, Zahra FM, and Guma FM in the Upper East Region.

The radio stations were closed on grounds of national security.

According to a statement issued on the 24th of February 2024 available to Metro TV, the shutdown of the four (4) FM stations follows the recommendation of the Upper East Regional Security Council, on the advice of the Ministry of National Security that the operation of the said radio stations and the incendiaries utterances of their panelists have contributed to the escalation of the Bawku conflict leading to loss of lives and property in Bawku and its environments.

Consequently, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has invoked its powers to shut down the stations in accordance with section 13 (1) (e)of the Electronic Communications Act 2008 ( Act 775) which provides that “the authority may suspend or revoke license or a frequent authorization where the suspension or revocation is necessary because of National Security or is in the Public Interest “

The NCA also indicated that it will continue to work with all relevant stockholders to execute its mandate as set out by law and calls out stakeholders to adhere to the tenets and regulations governing the communication industry.

By: Josephine Mekpa | Metrotvonline.com | Ghana