Minority in Ghana’s Parliament Demands Fair DStv Pricing

Minority Describes Situation Unfair

The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has called for immediate intervention to address what they describe as unfair and discriminatory pricing by satellite television provider DStv. This follows growing public concern that Ghanaian consumers pay significantly more for subscription packages compared to their counterparts in Nigeria and other African countries.

During a parliamentary session this week, the Minority side urged the House to take up the issue with urgency, citing the Premium package, which costs about $82 in Ghana, as opposed to $29 in Nigeria—despite similarities in content and service delivery.

Calls for Regulatory Oversight and Consumer Protection

The Minority is requesting that Parliament engage both the National Communications Authority (NCA) and MultiChoice Ghana, the parent company of DStv, to explain the pricing disparity and propose a pricing structure that reflects fairness, transparency, and regional consistency.

Speaking to the media, MPs on the Minority bench highlighted the broader implications of the issue, noting that Ghanaian consumers are being economically disadvantaged in the face of rising living costs.

“This is not just about entertainment. It’s about equity and value for money. Ghanaian families deserve fair treatment,” one MP stated.

The call comes on the back of public campaigns and social media outcry over high DStv subscription costs in Ghana, with many users demanding regional standardisation in pricing.

Parliament is expected to debate the matter further, with a possible committee probe into digital service pricing models in the subregion.

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