Ghana: NMC, NCA Threaten Action Against Media Houses

THE NATIONAL Media Commission (NMC) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) have warned that they shall duly apply necessary sanctions against errant media houses which would flout their broadcasting authorisation, the various guidelines of the NMC and the code of conduct of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA).

The institutions noted that they recognize that there was a fringe of media practice which borders on unprofessional practice, despite the fact that "the broadcast and other electronic media in Ghana have contributed immensely in developing the democratic culture of Ghana."

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