The closure of Salt FM in Agogo by the National Communications Authority (NCA) has been defended by the regulatory body.
The NCA clarified that the station’s management had been reminded multiple times to renew its authorization but failed to do so.
Following the shutdown, on February 6, some Agogo residents protested the closure, suspecting political motives.
They pointed to a recent well-attended walk organized by Mr. Frimpong, an independent parliamentary candidate.
Additionally, there were allegations suggesting a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) planning to establish a rival radio station might have influenced the NCA’s decision.
Contrary to these suspicions, the Ashanti Regional Office of the NCA dismissed claims of political motivations behind the closure. It emphasized that shutting down Salt FM was not an isolated incident and that similar actions were being undertaken nationwide.
Despite the Kumasi office of the NCA officials declining to comment on the record, they maintained that the closure of Salt FM was justifie