The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening local content development through Ghana’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform, describing it as a key pillar of the country’s broadcasting and digital transformation agenda.
Speaking at the official presentation of the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) Committee’s final report in Accra, the minister said the success of Ghana’s digital television platform must go beyond technical performance to actively promote media pluralism, support local content creators and guarantee Ghanaians access to quality free-to-air television services.
“The success of the DTT platform must be measured not only by its technical performance but also by its ability to provide reliable broadcasting services, promote media pluralism, support local content development and ensure that all Ghanaians continue to benefit from accessible, high-quality, free-to-air television services,” he stated.
Mr George described the submission of the report as a major milestone in the government’s efforts to build a sustainable, efficient and well-governed digital broadcasting ecosystem capable of supporting continued investment and innovation in Ghana’s media industry.
The minister assured broadcasters and industry stakeholders that the government would carefully study the committee’s recommendations before taking any policy decisions.
He disclosed that the ministry would first issue a white paper outlining the government’s position and circulate it to members of the DTT Committee and other stakeholders to build consensus before implementation.
“You can rest assured that even before the Ministry takes a concrete policy decision, I will issue a White Paper that will be shared with all members of the DTT Committee for us to have consensus going forward,” he said.
According to him, the objective is to establish a governance and operational framework that guarantees the long-term sustainability of the DTT platform while encouraging investment and innovation in broadcasting.
Mr George noted that the DTT Committee was established following extensive consultations with broadcasters after concerns emerged over operational financing, infrastructure ownership, governance arrangements, institutional responsibilities and the long-term viability of the national digital television platform.
He recalled that the first stakeholder meeting was convened on February 24, 2026, barely five months ago, to openly discuss the operational and financial challenges affecting the platform.
The discussions, he said, revealed that the issues extended far beyond channel fees and required a comprehensive review of the entire governance structure of the DTT ecosystem.
The committee was therefore tasked with examining technical, financial, operational and institutional matters and making practical, evidence-based recommendations to guide future government policy.
“What took 10 years to fix, you achieved in five months. This is your victory,” the minister told members of the committee.
Mr George commended broadcasters, regulators and technical partners for setting aside differences to work towards a common solution.
He acknowledged that the process was not without disagreements, noting that stakeholders had previously resorted to court actions, parliamentary petitions and difficult negotiations before consensus was eventually reached.
“Everybody had a problem with the process, but we trusted the process, and here we are today,” he remarked.
He praised the contributions of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), the National Communications Authority (NCA), the National Media Commission (NMC), the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), K-NET and other industry players for helping produce what he described as a credible report.
The minister said the government remains committed to addressing longstanding challenges within the communications sector under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
He described the successful completion of the committee’s work as evidence of what can be achieved through dialogue, transparency and collaboration between government and industry.
Mr George said the report provides a solid foundation for policy decisions that will strengthen the governance, sustainability and efficiency of Ghana’s DTT platform while creating greater opportunities for local broadcasters and content producers.
“It is my honour, on behalf of the Government of Ghana, to formally receive the final report of the DTT Committee. Government looks forward to working with all stakeholders to advance the next phase of this important national endeavour”, he said.
He concluded by assuring stakeholders that the Ministry would continue to resolve challenges in the communications sector one step at a time, declaring, “Promise made, promise kept.”
