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Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has harshly criticized the administration in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to pardon 64 radio stations that were recently shut down for violating regulations.
Prominent stations like Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM were among those whose broadcast licenses were promptly revoked. The President had instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation to work with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to do so.
Due to several violations, the stations’ operations had already been halted by the NCA, which cited non-compliance with broadcasting regulations. Widespread worries about possible political overreach and media freedom were sparked by the action.
Afenyo-Markin questioned the government’s decision’s authenticity during a floor speech on Thursday, June 12, arguing that it was a reactionary measure brought on by public outrage rather than a sincere commitment to media freedom.
He emphasized that “some of this belated actions for the purpose of optics will not help our democracy” and that the Minority Caucus is still dubious of the government’s intentions.
“Couldn’t this have been discussed internally to this decision?” he asked. When the political system notices a backlash, these actions are taken for show. The statement is quite rich. We are skeptical of this purported clemency.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
