The Minority in Parliament has added its voice to growing public concern over the steep cost of DStv subscription packages in Ghana, calling for urgent intervention and transparency in pricing structures.

MultiChoice Ghana expressed concern over recent public remarks made by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, regarding the pricing of DStv subscription packages in the country.

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, issued a stern ultimatum to DSTV, warning that the broadcaster’s licence will be suspended by August 7, should it fail to reduce its subscription prices in Ghana in line with regulatory expectations.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, August 1, the Minister revealed that he had formally written to the National Communications Authority (NCA), instructing it to initiate the suspension process if DSTV continues to disregard calls to revise its pricing.

In a press statement issued Sunday, August 3, the Minority expressed strong support for the advocacy efforts of concerned citizens, whose calls for fairness have now gained the attention of the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation.

The statement highlighted a key grievance: Ghanaians are paying significantly more for DStv services than subscribers in neighbouring West African countries.

“The concerns Ghanaians raised are valid and deserve urgent attention,” the statement read. “We agree that subscription fees must be set fairly and that pricing must reflect the realities of Ghana’s economy.”

The Minority acknowledged the Ministry’s commitment to protecting consumers, but stressed the need for solutions grounded in “law, fairness, and constructive engagement.”

It warned against escalating tensions through what it termed a “media war”, instead urging diplomatic dialogue as the path forward.

In pursuit of this, the Minority has formally requested that the Chairman of Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee summon both the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation and representatives from MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DStv.

This parliamentary engagement aims to:

1. Examine the basis of DStv’s current pricing structure in Ghana;
2. Ensure the National Communications Authority (NCA) fulfils its consumer protection responsibilities;
3. Work towards a resolution that serves the interests of Ghanaian consumers while maintaining a stable environment for investment.

The Minority noted that the issue has become a growing source of public discontent and insisted that the current pricing structure must be subject to scrutiny and reform.

“We remain committed to standing with the Ghanaian public in demanding fairness, transparency, and accountability in the pricing of pay-TV services.”