Here is what Mahama said about TV licence

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Cabinet is reviewing Ghana’s current television licence system and will forward proposed legal changes to Parliament after internal consultations are completed.

He disclosed this during a visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday, January 8, as part of his engagement with key state institutions.

The President said government is considering replacing the existing television licence arrangement with a broader public media levy to ensure more reliable funding for public broadcasters.

“There are a few suggestions we have concerning the so-called TV licence,” President Mahama said. “Our thinking is moving in the direction of amending the law to make it a public media levy of some sort.”

He explained that the proposal is expected to improve revenue mobilisation and provide stable financial support for public media institutions, including GBC.

President Mahama said Cabinet will conclude its discussions before the proposals are shared with stakeholders and later submitted to Parliament.

“When we’re ready, we’ll discuss it at Cabinet, but we will engage you on our thinking before we finally go to Parliament to amend the law,” he said.

He expressed optimism that the planned reforms will strengthen the financial position of public broadcasters and help them perform their duties more effectively.

“I’m sure that with some of the suggestions we’ve received, you will be able to increase funding and be better resourced to do your work,” the President added…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>