General News of Monday, 13 May 2019Source: Myjoyonline.comRadio Gold, XYZ shut down: Ablakwa ‘salutes’ Kufour for upholding media freedomJohn Kufour was President from 2000 to 2008Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid a glowing tribute to former President John Kufuor for upholding media freedom during his administration. The shutdown of the two radio stations – Radio Gold and Radio XYZ – according to the NCA is part of a clampdown on radio stations operating without valid authorisations. The action, according to the airwaves regulator, was an enforcement of the decision of the Electronic Communications Tribunal which includes closing down radio stations operating without valid authorisations. But the management of Radio Gold has contested the basis for the shutdown. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa writes:Kindly indulge me to salute and celebrate His Excellency Former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

Source: GhanaWeb May 13, 2019 05:15 UTC