Accra, Ghana//-MultiChoice notes with concern the recent statements made by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr Samuel Nartey George, regarding DStv pricing in Ghana.
Regrettably, the Honourable Minister has taken this stance, notwithstanding our ongoing endeavours to engage with the Honourable Minister candidly and in good faith on this important matter.
To arrive at a resolution, we have made a proposal to the Honourable Minister and the National Communications Authority (NCA) on an alternative further engagement avenue.
Having operated in Ghana for 30-plus years, we value our employees, contract staff, dealers, installers, agents, and retailers in Ghana.
We are mindful of the dire implications that an impasse may have on you and your livelihoods, and we assure you that we are committed to working together with the Honourable Minister and the NCA to resolve this matter.
MultiChoice values its subscribers and endeavours at all times to keep DStv subscription fees as low as possible, despite the extremely challenging competitive and macro-economic environment in which we operate, without compromising on customer choice and the quality of the services we offer.
While we appreciate the recent appreciation of the Cedi (which we have never referred to as a “fluke”), it is not tenable to reduce the DStv subscription fees in the manner proposed by the Minister.
MultiChoice remains committed to constructive engagement with the Honourable Minister and to complying with all applicable laws and regulations in Ghana and trusts that the authorities will do likewise.
Signed Alex Okyere, Managing Director
