Conformity with NMC guidelines on religious broadcasts the case of selected radio stations in Sekondi-Takoradi.

Abstract

This study sought to investigate the conformity of religious programmes on Twin City Radio and Skyy Power FM to the National Media Commission (NMC)’s guidelines on religious broadcasting. The study was anchored on the Social Responsibility Theory. Using the qualitative research approach and the multiple case study as the design, document analysis was conducted on selected episodes of religious programmes on the two radio stations. Interviews were also conducted with media personalities at the two stations. The study found that religious programmes on the two stations were in the form of sermons, prayer sessions, music shows, talk shows and live church services. Findings revealed that although both radio stations had knowledge about the existence of the NMC guidelines, they were not privy to its dictates. Hence, they did not implement its stipulations fully in their religious programming. Thus, radio stations in Ghana should be sensitized on the stipulations of NMC guidelines to encourage their conformity.