The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a stern warning to media outlets, urging them to be cautious with their content and indicating that it is prepared to enforce penalties against those that violate regulations.
At a regulatory meeting on offensive media content with radio and TV stations on October 31, NMC Chairman Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo expressed concern over the programming choices of many media outlets and called for increased accountability in broadcasting.
The NMC reported receiving nearly 9,000 complaints this year, addressing issues such as sexual content, money laundering, and loan fraud, with over 40 media organizations implicated.
Oyerepa TV was specifically mentioned for airing explicit material; however, the station’s management expressed disappointment at being singled out in the report.
Despite this, the NMC defended its actions, stating that the level of obscenity broadcast by Oyerepa TV was harmful and suggested it might refer the case to the National Communications Authority (NCA) for possible license revocation.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) criticized the NCA for its lack of a clear roadmap in the digital migration process, questioning its commitment to maintaining broadcasting standards.
In response, the NCA reassured the public of its proactive role in monitoring and regulating the media sector.
