The Government of Ghana has issued a final warning to MultiChoice Ghana, threatening to suspend the company’s operations if it fails to reduce its subscription prices by September 6, 2025.
Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, reaffirmed the government’s stance, insisting that MultiChoice must comply with the directive or risk being shut down.
The Ministry has already imposed a daily fine of GHC10,000 on the pay-TV operator for failing to submit key pricing data. As of Wednesday, the company owes approximately GHC150,000 in penalties.
Speaking at the Digital Africa Summit in Accra, the Minister stated:
“On August 7, the NCA, acting on my behalf, issued a 30-day notice to suspend the licence of MultiChoice Ghana Limited because they failed to cut their prices by 30%. Some 15 days ago, I met with them and imposed a GHC10,000 daily fine. Now, they owe us about GHC150,000, which the NCA will collect.”
He added:
“They have until September 6. If there’s no resolution, we will shut down their operations. No company or corporation is more powerful than the collective interest of the Ghanaian people.”
The directive is part of broader efforts by the government to ensure fair pricing and consumer protection in the digital and broadcast space.
