The Minority in Parliament has stepped into the national debate on the rising cost of DStv subscription packages in Ghana, calling for fair pricing and a parliamentary hearing to address the issue head-on.
In a statement released on Sunday, August 3, the caucus voiced strong support for Ghanaians who have raised concerns about the cost of accessing DStv services, especially in comparison to other countries in the West African sub-region. The group described the public sentiment as “valid and deserving of urgent attention.”
“We fully support the advocacy initiated by patriotic citizens,” the statement read. “Subscription fees must be set fairly and must reflect the realities of Ghana’s economy.”
While acknowledging the recent involvement of the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, the Minority emphasized that any resolution must be grounded in law and diplomacy. “We recognise the Ministry’s commitment to protecting the Ghanaian consumer,” the statement continued, “but solutions must be grounded in law, fairness, and constructive engagement.”
The caucus expressed concern over what it called an unnecessary escalation of tensions between the Ministry and MultiChoice Ghana, urging both sides to cease their public disputes. “We are therefore calling for a halt to the media war,” the Minority urged. “These matters must be resolved diplomatically.”
To that end, the Minority has taken concrete steps to bring the issue before Parliament. According to the statement, they have formally written to the Chairman of Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee, requesting that the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation and representatives of MultiChoice Ghana be summoned to appear before the Committee.
“This engagement will allow Parliament to examine the basis of the current pricing structure, ensure the National Communications Authority (NCA) fulfils its consumer protection mandate, and work towards a fair resolution that benefits the Ghanaian people,” the statement explained.
The Minority insists that parliamentary oversight is crucial to ensuring accountability and transparency in how pay-TV services are regulated in Ghana. They argue that beyond consumer advocacy, this is a matter of policy consistency and institutional responsibility.
“We remain committed to standing with the Ghanaian public in demanding fairness, transparency, and accountability in the pricing of pay-TV services,” they affirmed.
Their intervention adds weight to the growing public demand for regulatory action on pay-TV pricing, as many Ghanaians continue to question why prices remain high despite economic hardships and comparisons to more affordable packages in neighboring countries.
