The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has issued a stern ultimatum to MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, demanding a reduction in subscription charges by September 6, 2025, or risk having their license revoked.

Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, Mr. George reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that MultiChoice Ghana adjusts its prices downward to reflect improved economic conditions for Ghanaian consumers.

He announced that government officials are scheduled to meet with MultiChoice representatives tomorrow in a final effort to reach an agreement.

“They have up to the 6th of September.

If by that time there is no resolution, we will shut down the operations of MultiChoice.

No company, no corporate entity is more powerful than the collective interest of the Ghanaian people,” Mr. George declared.

The Minister also revealed that MultiChoice Ghana is in arrears with the National Communications Authority (NCA) for failing to submit critical pricing data required under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA).

“Fifteen or sixteen days ago, I met with MultiChoice and imposed a GH¢10,000 daily fine on them.

So now, they owe us 150,000 to 170,000 cedis.

The NCA will collect the money,” he stated.

Mr. George further disclosed that despite repeated engagements, MultiChoice has refused to comply with a government directive to reduce its prices by 30 percent.

“I have engaged them and asked them to do a 30 percent reduction in line with improved economic conditions in the country, but they have failed to comply,” he said.