The Ghanaian government has threatened to shut down DSTV services in the country, citing disrespect to the citizens by failing to reduce its subscription prices.

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, issued the threat to DSTV on Friday in a statement on his official X account.

The management of MultiChoice in a statement, dated September 5, 2025, set the record straight on the DStv pricing, saying it noted the statement made by the minister.

“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 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 said no company is above the law, and as such, when MultiChoice is ready to discuss price reduction, they can come to the negotiation table.

The minister added that until then, there is nothing for both parties to meet over, threatening that the National Communications Authority (NCA) would carry out enforcement.

George also stated that Ghana is always open for businesses that respect the country’s laws and institutions.