The Ghanaian government has announced plans to crack down on television stations that broadcast Nigerian films without authorisation, with officials warning that offending stations could face sanctions, including the loss of their operating licences.
Mbunabo accused some Ghanaian television stations of downloading Nollywood movies from YouTube and airing them without the consent of the producers.
"I noticed that Ghanaian TV stations are stealing our films and showing them for free with impunity. Is it legalised in your country for TV stations to go on YouTube, download people's sweat and show it for free?" Mbunabo asked.
Responding, Gardiner said the practice is illegal and revealed that the government is already working with relevant agencies to address the issue.
"We've met with the Ministry of Communication together with the National Media Commission (NMC) and the National Communications Authority (NCA), who regulate television stations in the country. We're trying to make a law to revoke all licences, and they will all have to apply afresh," he said.
When asked how soon the new measures would take effect, Gardiner said he expects the process to be completed by 2027.
The development comes after several Nollywood stars, including Bimbo Ademoye, Omoni Oboli, Mercy Johnson and Ruth Kadiri, publicly accused some Ghanaian television stations of illegally broadcasting their movies without obtaining the necessary rights or paying royalties.
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