The management of Gumah FM has strongly opposed the government’s decision to shut down the station, accusing the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation of political bias and media suppression.
In a statement on its official Facebook page, the station denied allegations that it was inciting violence or disrupting public order.
“The claim that we are a threat to national security is completely unfounded,” the statement read.
“This is a politically motivated attack on press freedom and a clear attempt to silence critical voices in Bawku.”
The management argued that other media stations in the region with similar programming had not faced such punitive action, raising concerns about selective enforcement.
Gumah FM’s closure has sparked backlash from media and human rights organizations, with calls for transparency in the government’s decision-making process. Critics argue that the government’s handling of the case could further fuel tensions rather than resolve them.
“A free and independent press is essential, even in difficult times,” said a spokesperson from the Ghana Journalists Association.
The station’s management has vowed to challenge the decision through legal means, urging the government to reconsider its stance.
Meanwhile, supporters of the radio station have taken to social media to demand that authorities reverse the shutdown, arguing that press freedom should not be sacrificed under the pretext of national security.
