NCA Crackdown: See the Full List of Affected Media Houses
Accra, Ghana - 13 June, 2025 - Former President John Mahama has instructed the Minister for Communications to collaborate with the National Communications Authority(NCA) to reinstate the broadcast licenses of several media outlets, including Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM, which were recently revoked due to regulatory issues.
NCA's shutdown of over 60 radio stations sparked concerns over press freedom and potential political overreach, with critics questioning the regulator's motives behind the move citing regulatory infractions.
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 Wa5. 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 Accra4. 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
Source: Lead News Online
