Legal counsel for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is calling for dialogue with the National Communications Authority (NCA) following the suspension of three radio stations under the Wontumi Multimedia Company Limited.
The NCA on August 12 suspended 95.9 FM in Accra, 101.3 FM in Kumasi, and 101.3 FM in Takoradi over breaches of broadcasting regulations. The infractions cited include the unauthorised use of Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL) frequencies and operations from unapproved transmitter locations.
The action came after the expiration of a 30-day grace period, granted by President John Dramani Mahama, to allow defaulting media houses to rectify regulatory violations. According to the NCA, Wontumi Multimedia failed to comply fully within the amnesty window.
Chairman Wontumi’s lawyer, Mr. Appiah-Kubi, acknowledged the need for regulatory compliance but urged constructive engagement to address the situation.
“I think there’s a need for us to comply with the directive. We have to meet the requirements under the law, and that is what the regulator expects us to do,” he said.
He added that while expectations were not fully met, the solution lies in collaboration, not confrontation.
“Granted that the expectations were not met, I think that there’s a need for us to engage and see where the shortfalls are and do as much as we can to fulfil the expectations and get back to normalcy,” he stated.
The suspension has stirred public attention due to Chairman Wontumi’s high-profile political status and the reach of his media network. As of now, the NCA maintains that all broadcasters must strictly adhere to licensing terms and operational guidelines.
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