Gabby Otchere-Darko’s Asaase Radio Cape Coast goes off-Air, lays off workers

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko’s Asaase Broadcasting Company (ABC) has suspended the operations of its radio station in Cape Coast, 100.3.

A statement released on social media on Monday, February 2, 2026, indicated that the suspension, which is to enable a review of the station’s operations, takes effect in February.

According to the statement, the suspension was temporary, and operations are expected to resume later.

“Transmission will resume on a date to be announced. We appreciate your understanding.”

See the press statement on Facebook below:

Asaase Radio Cape Coast lays off workers

Before the suspension of operations, the on-air staff of the station had been laid off, effective January 31.

According to NYDJ Live, a letter signed by the General Manager, Kojo Mensah, explained that the decision was taken after the Board reviewed the station’s performance and finances.

Despite efforts to improve revenue, the Cape Coast station could not generate enough income to cover its running costs, making continued operations there unsustainable.

Management stressed that the layoffs are purely a business decision and not due to any wrongdoing by the staff.

Affected workers were expected to receive one month’s salary in lieu of notice, in line with labour laws.

See the Facebook post below:

Asaase Broadcasting Company’s radio stations in Ghana

Asaase Radio’s parent company, Asaase Broadcasting Company, was established in 2020, with its flagship station, Asaase Radio, Accra, going live on June 14.

Apart from the Accra station, ABC launched Asaase stations in Kumasi, Tamale, and Cape Coast, as well as Asaase Pa, their Akan station. Asaase Cape Coast was launched exactly two years after the company started broadcasting operations.

ABC is owned by Gabby Otchere-Darko, who serves as its board chairman, his wife, Nana Adjoa Hackman, veteran journalist Elizabeth Ohene, and five others

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Reactions to Asaase Radio Cape Coast shutdown

The news of the shutdown and layoff of workers at Asaase Radio, Cape Coast have triggered mixed reactions online. While some lamented, others suggested that the station was struggling because Otchere-Darko’s NPP was no longer in power.