- The tension between Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and MultiChoice Ghana has escalated, with Minister Samuel Nartey George threatening to shut down DStv operations over the company’s refusal to commit to subscription fee reductions.
- The Minister accuses MultiChoice of backtracking on earlier negotiations and showing disregard for Ghanaian consumers.
The battle over DStv subscription fees has reached boiling point. Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a final warning to MultiChoice Ghana after the company publicly denied agreeing to reduce its prices.
In a press release dated September 5, MultiChoice stated that while it remains open to dialogue through the government’s Working Committee, no commitment has been made to lower fees. The company emphasized that any pricing decision must protect the viability of its services.
But the Minister isn’t buying it. Taking to social media, Sam George accused MultiChoice of disrespecting Ghanaians and reneging on earlier discussions. He revealed that the company had previously requested a pause in enforcement while negotiations continued—only to now deny any agreement.
With the September 6 deadline looming, the Minister made it clear: regulatory action will proceed. The National Communications Authority (NCA) is expected to enforce a shutdown if MultiChoice fails to re-engage on pricing terms.
The standoff has sparked widespread public interest, with millions of subscribers watching closely. Sam George reiterated that Ghana welcomes business—but only from companies that respect its laws and institutions.
As the clock ticks, the fate of DStv in Ghana hangs in the balance.
