Sam George warns of DStv shutdown as price dispute escalates
DStv Pricing Row Deepens: Communications Minister Threatens Clampdown
Elohim Nyame 
A standoff has emerged between Ghana’s Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, and MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, over subscription fee reductions.
The row intensified after MultiChoice issued a statement on 5th September 2025 clarifying that, while it is engaging with the Minister in a bid to find a “mutually beneficial solution,” the company has not agreed to a price reduction.
In response, the Minister accused the pay-TV provider of disrespecting Ghanaians and warned that enforcement action could follow swiftly.
“Let me be clear, I have no intention to continue tolerating the disrespect to Ghanaians by DStv,” he stated. “If MultiChoice is not interested, as they claim in their last statement, in discussing a reduction in prices as they had indicated to me, we would proceed to effect the shutdown tomorrow as indicated.”
The Minister revealed that MultiChoice had earlier expressed willingness to engage the Ministry over pricing concerns, urging the government to suspend enforcement. However, he argued that the company’s latest communication contradicted its initial position.
“No company is above the law,” the Minister stressed. “When MultiChoice is ready to discuss price reduction, they can come to the negotiation table. Until then, there is nothing for us to meet over. The National Communications Authority (NCA) will carry out enforcement.”
MultiChoice, in its statement, insisted it will continue to participate in the established Working Committee but emphasised that any agreement must not undermine the viability of its DStv service.
The impasse now sets the stage for a showdown, with the NCA poised to act if no compromise is reached. The outcome could have significant implications for both consumers and the pay-TV market in Ghana.
