By: Ashiadey Dotse
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government is reviewing Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to strengthen public media, saying the changes aim to create a more supportive environment for institutions like the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to do their work effectively.
During a historic visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday, January 8, 2026, President Mahama said the government is looking closely at the Constitutional provisions that govern the media.
He revealed that the Constitutional Review Committee has submitted its report, and the aim is to “tweak” Chapter 12 so that public service broadcaster can operate more efficiently and serve Ghanaians better.
He expressed confidence in GBC’s capacity to modernize, noting that the Corporation sits on valuable properties in Accra that could be used to build a modern, digital media institution fit for today’s needs.
The president said he believe GBC has the assets and the potential to become a more modern broadcaster, adding that government will continue working closely with the National Media Commission to ensure reforms are effective.
The President also highlighted ongoing discussions about funding, including the need to amend the TV licence into a proper public media levy. He said the government intends to make the levy fair and sufficient to support public broadcasting and its educational programming, which often does not attract commercial revenue.
Touching on financial challenges, President Mahama assured staff that legacy debts would be ring-fenced so they do not burden the Corporation.
He lauded efforts to reduce operating costs through solar energy and called for a review of GBC’s management structure, noting that parts of its organogram is over 60 years old.
