Minority MPs question Sam George’s u-turn on DStv price reduction

The minority members of Parliament’s Committee on Communication and Information have accused the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George of backtracking on his earlier fstance over DSTV subscription price reductions.

In a previous media encounter, Mr. George had made it clear that any engagement with the Ghanaian and South African DSTV management teams would end only with an agreed price reduction of at least 30%, rejecting package upgrades as insufficient. He said: “I will meet the Ghana and South African team in my office, and I am clear in my mind that the meeting will not come to an end without an agreed reduction in price. I have seen the attempt by the South African management to say that when you buy a package, they should upgrade you to the next one. We are grateful, but that is not what we want.”

However, the minority claims that Mr. George’s stance has shifted, raising questions about consistency and accountability in handling the matter. In a press statement, signed by Ranking Member of the committee, Matthew Nyindam, the minority reiterated two key demands:

1. The minister should publicly explain why he changed his initial stance of rejecting package upgrades in favour of direct price reductions.

    

2. The minister should account for the GH¢10,000 collected by the government from DSTV since its inception.

Regarding personal remarks made by Mr. George towards the minority, the MPs dismissed the need for an apology, stating: “It is a trait that is too expensive for him to afford.”

The statement reaffirmed the minority members’ commitment to diligence and professionalism in parliamentary oversight, insisting they remain available for all scheduled committee meetings