Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has issued a strong ultimatum to MultiChoice Ghana, the operators of DStv, demanding an immediate reduction in subscription fees. The minister has warned that if DStv fails to comply by August 7, 2025, the government will consider revoking its operating licence.

This directive comes in response to widespread public complaints about the rising cost of DStv packages in Ghana, which remain significantly higher than prices charged in other African countries like Nigeria. For instance, Ghanaian subscribers reportedly pay over GH¢890 for the Premium package, while Nigerian users pay the equivalent of just GH¢386 (around US$29).

Sam George expressed frustration over the sharp increase in prices despite the challenging economic conditions facing many Ghanaian households. He dismissed MultiChoice Ghana’s justification that currency depreciation was behind the pricing model, noting that even with exchange rate fluctuations, Ghanaians are still being charged disproportionately compared to their regional counterparts.

“Ghana is not a dumping ground for inflated pricing. We will not allow any company to exploit Ghanaian consumers under the guise of business operations,” the minister stated firmly during a press briefing.

Some of the recent price hikes include:

Premium: GH¢750 → GH¢890

Compact Plus: GH¢495 → GH¢570

Increases were also recorded across Compact, Family, and Access packages.

According to the minister, MultiChoice has until 7th August to reduce the prices, or the government, through the National Communications Authority (NCA), will take regulatory action that could include suspension of operations in Ghana.

Sam George Takes Bold Steps in Digital Policy


Since his appointment in February 2025, Sam Nartey George has positioned himself as a bold voice for consumer rights and digital accountability. Apart from tackling DStv, he has also:

Exposed false claims surrounding Ghana’s 5G launch in 2024, calling it a “smokescreen” and demanding transparency from the Ghanaian telecom industry.

Initiated talks with PayPal to enable full services in Ghana, aiming to boost digital commerce and empower freelancers and entrepreneurs.

Pushed for reviews of government tech contracts, including payments made through the ghana.gov portal and the controversial AirtelTigo takeover.

These actions have gained him praise for standing up against monopolistic practices and promoting fairness in Ghana’s growing digital economy.

As of now, MultiChoice Ghana has not issued an official response to the ultimatum.