- Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Alhassan Umar, has expressed support for the government’s directive to MultiChoice Ghana to reduce its subscription fees.
- His comments follow the company’s failure to comply with a 30% price reduction order, which has triggered regulatory penalties and a possible suspension.
The Member of Parliament for Zabzugu and a member of the Communications Committee in Parliament, Alhassan Umar, has endorsed the government’s ongoing enforcement action against MultiChoice Ghana over its subscription pricing.
The company, which operates DStv in Ghana, has been directed to reduce its subscription fees by 30% but has yet to comply. As a result, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has imposed a daily fine of GHC10,000 for failure to submit pricing data, with total penalties reaching GHC150,000 as of September 4, 2025.
Umar stated that MultiChoice Ghana’s refusal to adjust its pricing structure reflects a disregard for consumer welfare and economic conditions in the country. He cited the Electronic Communications Act as legal grounds for the government’s intervention, emphasizing the NCA’s mandate to protect consumers.
The lawmaker also raised concerns about pricing inconsistencies across African markets, noting that subscription rates in Ghana remain higher than in countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
Communications Minister Sam George has warned that if MultiChoice Ghana fails to comply by September 6, its operations in the country could be suspended. The directive is part of a broader regulatory effort under the current administration’s reset agenda.
