Mpraeso MP slams unfair DStv pricing in Ghana compared to neighbours

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has raised concerns over what he describes as unfair pricing practices by DStv in Ghana.

In a post made on Sunday, August 3, the MP questioned why Ghanaians are paying significantly more for the same satellite television service than citizens in other African countries, including Nigeria and South Africa.

He provided figures showing that Ghanaians pay $82.40 for the Premium package, while Nigerians pay only $29.00 for the same service.

Mr Opoku described the disparity as alarming, especially given Ghana’s recent economic stabilisation and smaller market size.

He noted that even Angola, a country with fewer consumers, pays just $33 for the Premium package—far less than Ghana. South Africans, in whose country MultiChoice is headquartered, pay $51.

“Yet Ghana is charged the highest,” he observed, pointing to what he sees as an unacceptable pricing model.

The MP questioned why Ghana has not seen a rollback of DStv prices, unlike Nigeria where government intervention forced MultiChoice to reverse price hikes.

“Why could price increases be reversed in Nigeria after government intervention, but not here?” he asked.

According to him, Ghanaians should enjoy competitive regional pricing and not be burdened by what appears to be discriminatory charges.

While commending the Minister of Communications for taking a stand on behalf of consumers, Mr Opoku cautioned against hasty actions such as immediate license revocation.

He warned that such a move could have unintended consequences for hotels, pubs, and households that rely on DStv for entertainment and business operations.

He concluded by urging a measured but firm approach that leads to meaningful reductions in subscription fees.

“We need constructive engagement with MultiChoice that delivers genuine price reductions, not excuses,” he stated.

The MP insisted that Ghanaians deserve fairness and that the state has a responsibility to protect consumer interests in the face of regional inequality.

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