Majority Rallies behind Sam George, Dismisses Resignation Calls in DStv Dispute

The Majority Caucus on Parliament’s Communications Committee has mounted a robust defense of the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Sam George, rejecting Minority demands for his resignation over the ongoing standoff with MultiChoice Ghana.

At a press conference in Accra, Tain MP and committee member, Hon. Sulemana Adama, dismissed the Minority’s accusations as baseless, urging Ghanaians to rally behind the minister.

“There is nothing irregular about the minister’s engagement with MultiChoice, and there is absolutely no justification for the call on him to resign. The minister has acted within his mandate and continues to provide the leadership needed to stabilize and guide the sector,” Adama stressed.

He praised the minister’s efforts as pro-consumer, citing MultiChoice’s recent value offerings of between 33% and 50% as a direct result of government intervention. He also rejected claims that Sam George acted unilaterally, noting that the negotiations involved the National Communications Authority (NCA), senior ministry officials, and MultiChoice Africa representatives.

The Majority turned attention to what they described as “legacy failures” of the previous NPP administration, pointing to the Vodafone Ghana sale, Glo’s collapse, the opaque 5G licence award to Next-Gen Infraco, and the controversial Kelni-GVG monitoring deal.

“These examples reflect the environment that existed under the former administration,” the caucus said, adding that Sam George had achieved more in eight months than his predecessors managed in years.

They highlighted key reforms under his leadership, including:

Reduction in data and voice tariffs since February 2025.

Recovery of unused broadcast frequencies.

Launch of a national digital skills program to train one million youth.

Non-renewal of wasteful contracts, saving the state millions.

Stronger consumer protection through the NCA and cybersecurity authority.

“Through his tireless efforts, the telecom sector has reduced the cost of voice and data services. This is leadership in action. This is accountability in action,” Adama declared.

The committee confirmed that both MultiChoice Ghana and the ministry will appear before them for further dialogue.

Rejecting calls for his resignation, the Majority appealed to the public:

“How do you call for the resignation of a minister who has achieved so much in just eight months? We call on Ghanaians to disregard the Minority’s propaganda and support the minister’s efforts to secure better deals for consumers.”