Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacked President John Dramani Mahama for stopping radio station closures. The Minority Leader called the presidential order a dangerous abuse of executive power. National Communications Authority shut down 64 stations for operating without proper licenses. Mahama quickly reversed the enforcement action and ordered broadcast permits restored. Afenyo-Markin said the move violated constitutional separation of powers principles.
The opposition leader warned about threats to regulatory independence across government agencies. He questioned whether future presidents might interfere with Bank of Ghana monetary policies. Electoral Commission enforcement actions could face similar political pressure according to his concerns. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory orders might suffer executive interference. Afenyo-Markin demanded immediate reversal of the presidential directive.
Electronic Communications Act gives NCA legal authority to suspend violating broadcasters. The regulatory body acted within statutory powers when closing unauthorized stations. Afenyo-Markin stressed that genuine media freedom requires equal treatment under law. Political interference undermines public confidence according to his statement. Constitutional protection depends on defending institutional autonomy from executive overreach.
The opposition leader warned about threats to regulatory independence across government agencies. He questioned whether future presidents might interfere with Bank of Ghana monetary policies. Electoral Commission enforcement actions could face similar political pressure according to his concerns. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory orders might suffer executive interference. Afenyo-Markin demanded immediate reversal of the presidential directive.
Electronic Communications Act gives NCA legal authority to suspend violating broadcasters. The regulatory body acted within statutory powers when closing unauthorized stations. Afenyo-Markin stressed that genuine media freedom requires equal treatment under law. Political interference undermines public confidence according to his statement. Constitutional protection depends on defending institutional autonomy from executive overreach.
