Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has taken aim at DStv Ghana, accusing the company of disregarding the economic realities facing Ghanaians amid its controversial subscription price increases.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the legislator said the broadcaster’s recent response to public uproar was “dismissive” and reflective of a company that “does not take the Ghanaian people seriously enough.” He highlighted that in contrast to Ghana, MultiChoice Nigeria, DStv’s parent company, was compelled to halt similar price hikes following a court order and intervention by the Nigerian House of Representatives.
“In April, when the Ghanaian cedi had appreciated by about 10%, inflation had dropped by over 5%, and fuel prices had declined, DStv still went ahead with a 15% increase,” George stated.
He disclosed that DStv had proposed to retain existing bouquet prices on the condition that it would stop remitting revenue to its headquarters, an offer he rejected outright.
“That offer lacks any logic,” George argued. “The essence of my action is to see Ghanaians pay a fair price.”
While noting the potential impact of his campaign on local DStv staff, he urged them to “stand with the rest of us” in calling for fair treatment from the company.
George expressed his willingness to continue discussions with DStv, but stressed that “anything else is tangential and of no consequence” unless it leads to a reduction in subscription prices.
