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Sam George directs NCA to suspend DStv license on August 7 over high prices
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The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam George, has instructed the National Communications Authority (NCA) to suspend the broadcasting license of pay-TV operator DStv from August 7, 2025, if the company fails to reduce its subscription prices.
Mr. George said the directive follows DStv’s refusal to lower prices despite the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi.
He argued that Ghanaians were paying significantly more for the same services compared to subscribers in other African countries.
Speaking during the Government accountability series at the Jubilee house, the Minister revealed that DStv had claimed the cedi’s recent appreciation was not strong enough to warrant a price drop, calling it “a fluke.”
“But my duty is to the Ghanaian people. I cannot stand by and watch what I believe is plain stealing from Ghanaians” Mr. George firmly stated.
He explained that DStv charges Ghanaian subscribers the equivalent of $83 for its premium bouquet, while Nigerians pay only $29 for the same content. “How can this be justified?” he asked.
The Minister added that although the cedi depreciated by 240% over the past eight years, the Nigerian naira had depreciated even more by 409% yet Nigerians still enjoy lower DStv prices.
Mr. George made it clear that DStv must either reduce its charges to match those in Nigeria or risk losing its broadcasting license in Ghana by August 7.
“Enough of the mistreatment of the Ghanaian consumer. They either comply with the reduction or we suspend their license” he said.
Businessman Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO).
His reaction follows a demonstration by members of the VALCO Labour Union today, during which some protesters alleged that Mr. Mahama was interested in acquiring the state-owned aluminium company.
In a statement issued by his Special Aide, Rafik Mahama, the businessman said he has “no such interest” and has not made any offer to acquire VALCO.
“The allegation is the latest in several vile attempts to impute the integrity of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and subject him to needless public engagements,” the statement said.
The statement added that Mr. Mahama’s business track record speaks for itself, describing his companies as “some of the best-run operations across the African continent.”
It further noted that all of Mr. Mahama’s business interests were “legally commenced or acquired” and operate within the law a fact it said explains why his businesses have endured across seven election cycles.
“Mr. Mahama remains committed to contributing his quota to the development of Ghana by investing in business opportunities in Ghana and beyond,” the statement added.
The statement also disclosed that Mr. Mahama has instructed his lawyers to take the necessary legal action over the publication and allegations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The leadership of Kristo Asafo has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets that the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka will be buried on July 30, 2026, describing the claim as false.
The current head of the Kantanka family and leader of Kristo Asafo, Kwadwo Safo Akofena Kantanka, addressed the issue during a press conference in Accra today.
He said no burial date has been set and urged members of the church and the general public to disregard any unofficial announcements.
“I urge the members of Kristo Asafo and the nation to disregard any burial date out there,” Akofena said.
He further stressed that neither the leadership of the church nor the Kantanka family has made any such announcement regarding the funeral.
According to him, all official funeral arrangements will be communicated only through a formal statement from the Kantanka family when the time is due.
Akofena Safo Kantanka said the family remains united in ensuring that the final funeral rites are conducted in a manner that befits the legacy of the late Apostle.
He called on Ghanaians to remain calm and wait for the official communication from the family, warning against the spread of misinformation.
Background
Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and spiritual leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, passed away recently, plunging the church and the nation into mourning.
The late Apostle was widely known not only as a religious leader but also as an industrialist, inventor, and founder of the Kantanka Group of Companies, which manufactures vehicles and other machinery in Ghana.
Since his passing, there has been heightened public interest in his funeral arrangements.
It would be recalled that a faction of the siblings and family led by former MP Adwoa Safo had earlier announced a proposed burial date and arrangements.
That announcement, however, has been rejected by the current leadership of both the church and the family.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
