The Minister for Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has directed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to suspend the broadcasting licence of MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DSTV, if the company fails to reduce its subscription fees by August 7, 2025.
This directive follows growing public outcry particularly from the youth over what many have described as unfair and exorbitant subscription rates, despite the steady appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi in recent months.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, August 1, Mr. George said the action is in response to “the frustrations and genuine concerns of Ghanaians,” who have long felt exploited by DSTV’s pricing structure.
“In my capacity as Minister, my fidelity is to the Ghanaian people. I have written to the NCA, instructing them to suspend DSTV’s broadcasting licence effective August 7, 2025, if they fail to effect a reduction in their bundle prices comply,” he announced.
“I cannot as a Minister, serving the Ghanaian people continue to watch what can be best described as plain stealing happening to the Ghanaian people.”
His statement follows a high-level meeting with DSTV officials on July 4, 2025, convened after sustained pressure from subscribers demanding pricing reforms.
Many, especially young people, took to social media to demand change, arguing that DSTV’s current fees no longer reflect the economic realities of the country.
Mr. George dismissed recent gestures by DSTV—such as free package upgrades—as inadequate, stressing that subscribers are demanding a real cut in costs, not temporary perks.
The Minister added that the government is committed to ensuring digital fairness and will act decisively to protect consumers from corporate practices that exploit their loyalty.
