Felix Ofosu Kwakye, the Minister of State for Government Communications, has disclosed that the current government is saving GHC120,000 every month after canceling all DSTV and other satellite TV subscriptions at the Jubilee House.

Speaking to the press, the minister explained that spending such an amount on TV subscriptions was an irresponsible use of public funds.

"Upon assuming office at the Jubilee House, we discovered that in addition to local channels, the government was paying for satellite TV services. After reviewing the expenses, we realized that GHC120,000 was being spent monthly just on satellite subscriptions," he said.

"Can you imagine what GHC120,000 could achieve?" he questioned.

He emphasized that this money could instead be used to solve water supply issues in communities, such as repairing broken pumps or purchasing essential materials for water distribution.

The government’s cost-cutting measures include canceling satellite TV subscriptions as part of its broader reset agenda to reduce expenses and save taxpayer money.

Currently, no office at Jubilee House is permitted to subscribe to DSTV or any other satellite television service. During an interview on JoyNews, Mr. Kwakye explained that this ban will eventually apply to all government agencies and institutions.

Although the move may seem minor, an internal assessment showed that satellite TV subscriptions made up a significant portion of operational costs.

“You might think this is a small issue, but the savings are substantial when you calculate the total expenses,” he said.

“Even here, you’ll notice I only have access to local TV channels. This policy will soon be implemented across all government bodies to prevent wasteful spending of public funds,” he added.

The Government Communications Minister also mentioned that additional cost-saving measures are under discussion and will be announced soon.

President Mahama is dedicated to promoting accountability, transparency, and reducing unnecessary government spending to protect public funds.

“He is focused on securing savings for Ghanaians. Governance requires difficult choices, but citizens should also observe humility from officials—and that’s precisely what President Mahama aims to uphold,” he stated.

The Mahama administration began with a "reset agenda," a strategy for economic recovery and social transformation to stabilize and stimulate growth.

Among its cost-saving measures, the government trimmed its size by appointing only 56 ministers—below its self-imposed limit of 60.

Meanwhile, DStv subscribers across Africa saw a price hike of over 15% starting April 1, 2025, attributed to rising inflation and economic pressures.

In Ghana, the Premium package increased from GHC750 to GHC865 (15.33%), while the Compact Plus rose from GHC495 to GHC570 (15.15%). The Compact package went from GHC330 to GHC380 (15.15%), and the Family package increased to GHC190 from GHC165 (15.15%).

The Access package saw a 16.47% rise (GHC85 to GHC99), while DStv Lite surged the most at 18% (GHC50 to GHC59). The DStv-Asia Standalone package increased by 14.75% (GHC305 to GHC350), and the Great Wall Add-on rose 14.29% (GHC70 to GHC80).

For French content add-ons:

French Add-on: GHC215 → GHC250 (16.28%)

French Plus Add-on: GHC435 → GHC500 (14.94%)

French Touch Add-on: GHC130 → GHC150 (15.38%)

Premium bundles with add-ons also adjusted:

Premium + Asia Add-on: GHC1,055 → GHC1,215 (15.17%)

Premium + French Add-on: GHC1,185 → GHC1,365 (15.19%)

HD-PVR service: GHC100 → GHC115 (15%)


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