The Ghanaian government has warned that it may shut down DSTV operations in the country, accusing the company of disrespecting citizens by refusing to lower subscription rates.
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, issued the warning on Friday through a statement on his official X account.
In response, MultiChoice management released a statement dated September 5, 2025, addressing the issue of DStv pricing and acknowledging the minister’s remarks.
“We continue to engage with the Minister in a bid to find an amicable solution that is beneficial for all parties involved but does not jeopardise the viability of the DStv service,” the company’s statement read.
“We will fully participate in the established Working Committee. However, we wish to clarify that MultiChoice Group has not agreed to a price reduction.”
Reacting, the minister said: “Let me be clear, I have no intention to continue tolerating the disrespect to Ghanaians by DStv.
“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.
“DStv indicated their willingness to engage the Ministry on its concerns on pricing and prayed us to stay our enforcement action. If they have changed their position, then we simply would enforce the regulatory action.”
George stressed that no company is above the law and that MultiChoice can only return to the negotiation table when it is ready to discuss price reduction.
He further noted that until then, there was nothing left for both parties to deliberate on, insisting that the National Communications Authority (NCA) would carry out enforcement.
The minister also emphasized that Ghana remains open to businesses that respect the nation’s laws and institutions.