The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), in a definitive attempt to uphold transparency and accountability, has filed for a mandatory injunction at the High Court against the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation and KNet Ghana Limited. The move is against their unlawful fee demands as TV Channel fees and engagement in the collection of illegal fees for their so-called Contribution Link Services. This legal action underscores a commitment to protecting public interests and ensuring regulatory compliance.
In August 2023, GIBA filed a suit at the High Court against the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) and KNet Ghana Ltd. The MoCD imposed arbitrary DTT channel hosting fees on broadcasters without Parliament’s approval, raising concerns about potential violations of statutory and regulatory standards.
GIBA is seeking redress from the court as it believes that, the demands and claims for arbitrary fees imposed on authorized broadcasting services by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization for TV Channel fees and those charged by KNet Ghana Ltd, backed by the Minister of Communications and Digitalization, lack any legal foundation.
