The Minority in Parliament is demanding that the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, to appear before Parliament provide clarity on the closure of seven radio stations.

On February 18, 2025, the Minister instructed the Acting Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to take measures against multiple stations accused of broadcasting without valid frequency permits. The action was taken based on alleged breaches of Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).

The radio stations affected include Fire Group of Companies in Sunyani, transmitting on 90.1MHz; I-Zar Consult Limited in Tamale, on 89.7MHz; Abochannel Media Group in Adidome, on 105.7MHz; Okyeame Radio Limited in Bibiani, on 99.7MHz; Mumen Bono Foundation in Techiman, also on 99.7MHz; and Osikani Community FM in Nkrankwanta, airing on 99.7MHz.

A statement from the Communications Ministry indicated that these broadcasters had failed to renew their frequency permits, meet financial requirements, or submit the necessary paperwork within the required timeframe. As a consequence, their authorizations automatically lapsed, making their continued operations unlawful.

Responding to the directive, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin expressed concerns about whether the appropriate legal processes were followed. He argued that the National Media Commission should be responsible for handling such issues. He questioned the Minister’s authority in ordering the closures and urged the Leader of Government Business to call him before Parliament to account for the decision.