[ 2021-02-16 ]

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful

I Am Not Behind Closure Of 51 Radio Stations - Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
The Minister-Designate for Communication, Ursula
Owusu-Ekuful has denied targeting and closing down
some radio stations in the country.

She made the comment today, 15th February 2021,
when she appeared before the Appointments
Committee of Parliament for vetting.

Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful stated that the National
Communication Authority (NCA ) after conducting an
audit on radio stations operating in the country,
closed down 51 FM stations that had breached the
rules of the NCA.

Out of the 51 radio stations closed down, she said
41 have submitted fresh applications for
authorization, out of which the NCA has processed
and granted authorization to 28 of the closed down
stations which reapplied.

She said the remaining 13 FM stations which
reapplied for authorization will be processed by
the end of March 2021.

Responding to questions by the MP for North Tongu,
Hon Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the Minority
Leader, Hon Haruna Iddrisu about the perception
that she (Ursula Owusu-Ekuful) is arrogant and
temperamental, she described herself as a fair but
firm person and not arrogant.

Responding to another question about some
derogatory comments she made about the Minority
caucus when the minority walked out of Parliament,
Hon Ursula Owusu-Ekuful said her comments were
taken out of context and perceived to be an insult
to the Minority even though she didn't intend to
insult them.

She, therefore, apologized to the Minority caucus
before the Appointment Committee if they got
offended by the said comments she made about them.

Source - Peacefm online

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