NCA shuts down four radio stations in Bawku over national security concerns
The closure was due to some incendiary utterances by their panelists/presenters, which have contributed to the escalation of the Bawku conflict, “leading to loss of lives and property in Bawku and its environs.”
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has closed down four radio stations in the Bawku area, following recommendations from the Upper East Regional Security Council and the Ministry of National Security.
In a statement, NCA said the closure was due to some incendiary utterances by their panelists/presenters, which have contributed to the escalation of the Bawku conflict, “leading to loss of lives and property in Bawku and its environs.”
“Consequently, the NCA has invoked its powers to shut down the stations in accordance with Section 13(1)(e) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) which provides that: “the Authority may suspend or revoke a licence or a frequency authorisation where; the suspension or revocation is necessary because of national security or is in the public interest.” the statement added.
The affected stations are; Bawku FM, Source FM, Zahra FM and Gumah FM.
