In a decisive move to sanitize Ghana’s media landscape, the National Media Commission (NMC) and the National Communication Authority (NCA) have taken robust measures to clamp down on money doublers, ritualists, and charlatans infiltrating the nation’s airwaves.
This initiative, part of a comprehensive effort to sanitize broadcasting content in the country, was announced on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
At the heart of this initiative lies the establishment of the Broadcasting Monitoring Center, a specialized centre tasked with regulating offensive media content.
In addition, a toll-free number has been activated, enabling vigilant media consumers to report egregious media content promptly.
Speaking at the launch, Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, lauded the collaborative efforts of the NMC and the NCA in establishing the centre.
He commended their efficient use of national resources, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between regulatory functions and the right to free expression.
“First I want to congratulate both the NMC for NCA for this collaboration. It is an efficient use of the scarce national resources that we have. In many places, you see an attempt to duplicate but you have collaborated and you’re saving all of us some money and I want to congratulate you for that,” the Minister said.