You have 30 days or you’re off air – Sam George warns [Find affected FM Stations]

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern ultimatum to over 60 radio stations sanctioned by the National Communications Authority (NCA): “You have 30 days or you’re out.”

This follows a direct order from President John Mahama, earlier in the day, asking the Ministry and NCA to grant a temporary window for the affected stations to resolve regulatory breaches.

“Mr. Speaker, a few minutes ago, His Excellency John Mahama directed that the Ministry work with the regulator at the NCA to allow all the affected radio stations some additional time to correct the identified breaches within a defined time frame,” Minister Sam George announced while addressing Parliament.

The Minister noted that all fines have been waived, citing a more compassionate governance approach.

“This is not the same as the arbitrary revocations and hefty fines imposed under the previous administration. As a caring government, the Ministry has also been instructed to waive all the applicable fines,” he emphasized.

Despite this clemency, Mr. George warned that any station that fails to comply within the 30-day grace period will face formal revocation of their licenses.

📻 AFFECTED RADIO STATIONS: FULL LIST

🛑 Stations with Expired Authorisations – Failed to Renew

1. Lifeword Broadcast Ltd – 94.3, Offinso
2. Akpini Communication Ltd – 96.7, Kpando Aloyi
3. Victory FM Ltd – 96.1, Aflao
4. Orakle Multimedia Ltd – 88.5, Nadowli
5. Jewel Group Ltd – 102.7, Dua Yaw Nkwanta
6. Agoo FM (Bolton Portfolio Ltd) – 96.9, Nkawkaw
7. Ghana Institute of Journalism – 97.7, Accra
8. Obrempong FM Ltd – 91.7, Agona Swedru
9. Kdee Community Multimedia – 92.5, Kade
10. Skodza Ltd – 94.5, Dzodze
11. Press Xpress Ltd – 91.5, Accra
12. Obra FM Ltd – 89.3, Takoradi
13. Unity Broadcasting Ltd – 88.7, Mpohor
14. Gyimahs FM Ltd – 102.3, Yeji
15. Kantanka Media Ltd – 92.1, Cape Coast
16. Gbewaa Radio – 106.5, Yendi
17. Unique Gateway Comm. Ltd – 105.7, Nkawkaw
18. Bosome FM (Ken Int’l Co. Ltd) – 89.1, Akyem Swedru
19. Ananse FM (Dreams Ghana Media Ltd) – 104.9, New Abirem
20. Velvet Beam Foundation – 92.9, Asankragua
21. Magyk Group Co. Ltd – 101.9, Salaga
22. Kingdom FM (Donplus Multimedia Ltd) – 105.9, Ho
23. Tessslide Co. Ltd – 96.7, Wa
24. Global Media Foundation – 94.3, Tepa
25. Imax Media Ltd – 104.3, Tamale
26. Limaniya Radio Station Ltd – 95.7, Wa
27. Kpandai Star Radio – 107.3, Kpandai
28. Ebiamo FM Ltd – 100.5, Jomoro

⚠️ Stations Under Notice – Yet to Complete Setup But On-Air

1. Act Forum Ghana Ltd – 88.1, Akpafu Mempeasem
2. Chinnias Empire Ltd – 96.3, Tumu
3. Confidence Commodities Ltd – 90.7, Suaman Dadieso
4. F5 Eagles Co. Ltd – 93.7, Ajoafua
5. Asomdwe FM (Neat FM Ltd) – 105.3, Tamale
6. Primary Stars Ltd – 102.5, Banda
7. Subanpa Community Radio – 96.7, Barekese
8. Wassaman FM – 101.9, Ateiku
9. Wontumi FM – 101.3, Takoradi
10. Wontumi FM – 95.9, Accra
11. Jimbale Community Association – 95.9, Jimbale
12. Kingdom Dynamic Future Home – 93.3, Kukurantumi
13. Pro Royal Investment Ltd – 94.7, Tepa
14. Resurrection Television Ltd – 99.3, Takoradi

📝 Stations Issued Provisional Authorisation But Yet to Pay Fees

1. Ciadara Enterprise – 95.5, Adukrom
2. Gbangu Co. Ltd – 97.3, Tamale
3. Jam Multimedia Ltd – 101.3, Kintampo
4. Kameleon Comm. Ghana Ltd – 91.1, Wa
5. Chaka Multimedia Ltd – 88.7, Jasikan
6. Clickshot Multimedia – 89.9, Shama
7. Free Minds Comm. Ltd – 104.5, Tema
8. Jemsak Media Network Ltd – 103.3, Nsuatre
9. Mediacast Ltd – 102.5, Kumasi
10. Mobile Zone Ltd – 94.3, Bolgatanga
11. Ultimate Multimedia Ltd – 107.1, Tamale
12. West FM Co. Ltd – 97.5, Ho
13. Western Salam Co. Ltd – 89.7, Takoradi

📋 Stations That Paid but Await Final Inspection

1. Asaase Broadcasting Co. Ltd – 99.5, Accra
2. Dynamic Chapters Ltd – 95.7, Wenchi
3. Global Media Alliance Ghana Ltd – 98.9, Accra
4. Godstiv Media Association – 87.7, Atimpoku
5. Rejoice FM Ltd – 101.7, Mim
6. Sankofa Radio & TV Ltd – 98.9, Takoradi
7. Sweet FM Co. Ltd – 106.5, Twifo Praso

Already, some political figures have started criticizing or supporting the move. Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described Mahama’s intervention as “mere optics,” suggesting it was politically motivated.

Meanwhile, the Sam George has defended government’s action saying it is not a political witch-hunting, ‘but the law is the law.’

With the 30-day countdown now ticking, all eyes remain on the NCA and the affected stations as the deadline looms.