Independent Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North and a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Information and Communication, Worlase Kpeli, has thrown his support behind government’s efforts to curb cross-border piracy of DStv decoders from Nigeria into Ghana.

His backing follows the announcement by Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, of a multi-agency task force to confront the problem. The announcement was made on Monday, September 29, 2025.

According to the Minister, a stakeholder committee that reviewed DStv’s pricing and operations in Ghana flagged decoder piracy as a major challenge threatening the growth of the pay-TV industry.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One Newsroom, Mr. Kpeli dismissed suggestions of tension between government and Multichoice, operators of DStv, stressing that current engagements were constructive and aimed at delivering mutual benefits.

He argued that cracking down on piracy was not only in the interest of Multichoice but also of the state, since increased subscriptions in Ghana would translate into higher tax revenues.

“If piracy is part of the problem, then we need to find solutions. This is not just about Multichoice’s gain. The more subscribers sign up legitimately in Ghana, the more revenue the company generates and the more taxes it pays. It’s a win-win for both government and the business,” he explained.