“We Disagree With Ruling”: MultiChoice Tackles Tribunal Over Fine, Free DStv, GOtv Subscription

• MultiChoice Nigeria expressed disagreement with the recent ruling of the tribunal on N150 million fine and free monthly subscription
• This came after the Pay-TV firm increased its DStv, GOtv monthly subscription despite an initial order preventing it from doing so
• In response, MultiChoice released a statement expressing its disagreement with the ruling and announcing that it will appeal

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MultiChoice Nigeria has declared that it will appeal the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal's decision to fine the company N150 million for contesting the court's jurisdiction.

Legit.ng had reported that the tribunal had ordered the pay-TV company to provide Nigerian customers a one-month free subscription to its DStv and GOtv packages.

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The tribunal gave the order on Friday, June 7, citing disobedience to its earlier order, which restrained Multichoice from increasing DStv, GOtv monthly subscription pending the determination of the suit brought before it.

The injunction had prevented the pay-TV firm from raising its monthly subscription until the outcome of the lawsuit Festus Onifade, an attorney based in Abuja, had brought before it.

The tribunal also mandated that the pay-TV provider give its Nigerian clients a complimentary one-month subscription to either DStv or GOtv.

MultiChoice to appeal

The Punch reported that MultiChoice responded by stating in a statement that it disagreed with the decision and would appeal it.

The statement partly reads:

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“MultiChoice Nigeria is aware of the recent ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal regarding its jurisdiction to entertain a price regulation matter.

“We disagree with the ruling, and will therefore file an appeal against the said ruling. As the matter is currently sub-judice, we are restrained from making further comments.”

Multichoice gives reasons for new prices

Legit.ng reported that MultiChoice Nigeria announced the price adjustment of all DStv and GOtv packages in Nigeria on Wednesday, April 25, 2024.

The company said the new prices are expected to take effect from May 1, 2024.

The latest increase is the second in the last four months and the fourth in 2 years.

Source: Legit.ng