MultiChoice Ghana has confirmed it will appear before a Stakeholder Committee established by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, to review DStv subscription pricing in the country.
The first meeting of the Committee is scheduled for Monday, 8 September 2025.
The decision comes amid escalating tensions between the company and the Minister, who has been pressing for a 30% reduction in subscription fees.
MultiChoice Ghana has expressed its commitment to fully participate in the process, pledging to respect due process, Ghanaian law, and the interests of its subscribers.
In a statement, the National Communications Authority (NCA) confirmed that MultiChoice submitted its response to a suspension notice issued on 7 August, alongside details of its pricing structure.
“MultiChoice Ghana agrees with the directive from the Minister to establish a Stakeholder Committee to review DStv pricing and has confirmed its readiness to participate fully,” the NCA said.
The outcome of the Committee’s deliberations will be determined at the conclusion of its engagements.
The NCA also assured the public that further updates would be provided as the process unfolds.
The dispute began after Minister George, during the Government Accountability Series on 1 August, directed MultiChoice to reduce subscription fees by 30% by 7 August.
He warned that failure to comply could lead to the suspension of the company’s broadcasting licence.
Highlighting the price disparity, the Minister noted that Ghanaian subscribers pay the equivalent of $83 for the premium DStv package, while Nigerian customers pay only $29 for the same service.
This, he argued, underscores the need for a fairer pricing structure for Ghanaian viewers.
MultiChoice Ghana has emphasised that it is committed to engaging constructively with the Committee and maintaining transparent communications with both regulators and the public.
As the Committee begins its work, stakeholders will closely watch how this high-profile dispute unfolds, given its potential impact on the country’s broadcasting landscape and consumer costs.
The meeting represents a key moment in efforts to balance regulatory oversight, corporate interests, and consumer protection in Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital television market.
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