The government should wield its legal power to rescue the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) from an alleged lack of unity among commissioners, which is stalling some critical national digital agendas, says a telecom and regulatory law analyst who requested anonymity.
The analyst cited Section 74 of the NBTC Act, which states that the government has the power to ensure the regulator's management of national resources, including frequencies, remains consistent with cabinet policies.
