The Minority in Parliament is demanding that the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, provide a full account of revenue collected from the GH¢10,000 daily fine imposed on MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv.
The call follows the Ministry’s enforcement of sanctions on the company for failing to submit detailed subscription pricing information as required by the Electronic Communications Act.
The penalties, which began on August 15, 2025, were announced after DStv missed an extended deadline set by the National Communications Authority (NCA).
In a statement on Wednesday, October 1, the Minority caucus on the Communications and Information Committee accused the Minister of inconsistency, pointing out that he had previously ruled out service “upgrades” and demanded nothing less than a 30% price reduction.
They now question why he appears to have shifted from that stance.
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The statement signed by Ranking member on the committee Matthew Nyindam also dismissed recent remarks by Mr. George as “arrogant and disrespectful,” stressing that they had formally requested a committee meeting on the DStv impasse, but it was the duty of the chairman – a Majority MP – to convene such sessions.
“The minister should inform every Ghanaian of his reason for changing his initial stance on not accepting any upgrade but price reduction of not less than 30%. The minister should account for the amount collected by the government from the GH¢10,000 imposed on DSTV since its inception,” the statement read.
While declining to request an apology for insults they claim were directed at them, the Minority maintained that they remain committed to constructive parliamentary oversight and to ensuring transparency in the handling of the DStv pricing dispute.
Below is a copy of the statement
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
