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- ↑ "Montie FM is mine I set it up to defuse NPP's lies-Harry Zakour". RainbowRadioOnline. November 15, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Montie FM owners, directors face prison term or fine – Frank Davies". Ghanaweb. Myjoyonline.com. July 18, 2016. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
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