{"id":93894,"date":"2025-09-13T03:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T03:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93894"},"modified":"2025-09-13T03:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T03:50:00","slug":"gbc-cries-foul-over-5m-annual-losses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=93894","title":{"rendered":"GBC cries foul over $5m annual losses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has accused the government of depriving it of a critical revenue stream, alleging that it has been losing up to $5 million annually due to the state\u2019s use of its broadcast infrastructure without compensation. <\/p>\n

The revelation came during a visit by the Parliamentary Committee on Communication and Information, where GBC leadership laid bare the financial implications of its role in Ghana\u2019s national Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform.<\/p>\n

According to GBC\u2019s Director-General, Prof. Amin Alhassan, the state broadcaster\u2019s extensive network of masts across the country forms the very backbone of the DTT platform, which facilitates the digital transmission for all television channels in Ghana. <\/p>\n

Despite being the \u201clandlord\u201d of this essential infrastructure, Prof. Alhassan lamented that GBC has not received a single dollar for its use.<\/p>\n

\u201cGBC owns the masts on which the national DTT is rolled out for all TV channels to operate. We do not earn anything from it,\u201d he told the parliamentary committee. <\/p>\n

He added that the missed revenue opportunity was substantial, estimating the losses to be between $5 million to $7 million US dollars annually. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe national DTT plan is sitting on the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation\u2019s assets. And as landlords, we should be benefiting from that,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Prof. Alhassan explained that the issue dates back several years, but the current management has brought it to light after a thorough review. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt happened many years ago, and most of us were not here to even speak about it. But I have done my research and I\u2019ve figured it out, and management has discussed it. We should have been benefiting because you can\u2019t take assets of GBC and roll out a DTT plan for nothing, and we don\u2019t get anything,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n

The state broadcaster\u2019s financial woes are no secret, with reports often highlighting challenges related to underfunding and outdated equipment. <\/p>\n

The DTT platform was implemented to help Ghana meet international standards by migrating from analogue to digital broadcasting, a process that concluded in 2017. <\/p>\n

However, while the project has benefited numerous private media houses, GBC\u2019s foundational role has gone uncompensated.<\/p>\n

The Director-General also expressed concern over the future, as the government considers utilizing GBC\u2019s masts for the rollout of the much-anticipated 5G network. <\/p>\n

Prof. Alhassan stressed that should these plans move forward, GBC expects adequate compensation.<\/p>\n

The Corporation\u2019s demand comes at a time when Ghana\u2019s digital economy is projected to grow to $30 billion by 2030, with a major part of that growth linked to the deployment of high-speed networks like 5G.<\/p>\n

GBC\u2019s financial demand is a plea for fair treatment and a call for the government to recognize the value of its assets, which have been crucial to the nation\u2019s digital migration and continue to be vital for future technological advancements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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