NMC to sanction media outlets airing offensive content

The National Media Commission (NMC) has cautioned media outlets to stop producing offensive content or face sanctions.

The NMC warned it would be forced to sanction or enforce penalties against organizations that breach regulations.

The Commission issued the warning during a regulatory meeting on offensive media content with radio and TV stations on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Chairman of the NMC, Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo, criticized the programming choices of some media outlets and called for heightened responsibility in broadcasting.

According to him, they received close to 9,000 complaints this year over offensive media content. Some of the issues complained about were sexual content, money laundering, and loan fraud, with over 40 media organizations reportedly involved. Oyerepa TV was specifically cited for airing explicit material.

However, the station’s management expressed dismay that it had been singled out in the study.

The NMC maintained that the level of obscenity broadcast by Oyerepa TV posed significant harm and suggested it may refer the matter to the National Communications Authority (NCA) to consider revoking the station’s license.