The National Communications Authority (NCA) has recently come under scrutiny for its decision to close down Salt FM, a radio station based in Agogo.
The NCA has defended its action by citing the station’s failure to renew its authorization, despite repeated reminders from the regulatory body.
The closure of Salt FM has sparked protests from residents in Agogo, who took to the streets to express their dissatisfaction with the decision.
Some of the residents have speculated that there may be political motives behind the closure, particularly in reference to a recent well-attended walk organized by Mr. Frimpong.
Additionally, there have been allegations that a member of the ruling government, who is reportedly establishing a rival radio station, might have influenced the NCA’s decision.
However, the Ashanti Regional Office of the NCA has dismissed claims of political interference in the closure of Salt FM.
They have emphasized that similar actions have been taken against other radio stations across the country, and that the closure of Salt FM was not an isolated incident.
While officials at the Kumasi office of the NCA declined to provide on-the-record comments, they reiterated that the closure of Salt FM was justified.
This entire situation raises questions about the motives behind the closure of the radio station and the NCA’s decision-making process.
This issue raises concerns about press freedom and the regulation of media in Ghana. The closure of a radio station, especially in the absence of clear and transparent reasons, is a matter that deserves public attention and scrutiny.
