The President, John Dramani Mahama, has ordered an immediate review and potential renegotiation of the agreement between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Technology Limited to protect public interest and ensure value for money.
The directive was issued on December 24, 2025, following reports published by The Fourth Estate and preliminary discussions with the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, as well as the Minister for Finance, regarding concerns surrounding the contract arrangement.
It is expected a comprehensive review is conducted with a key focus on examining the legal basis, scope, duration and financial terms of the contract. It will also assess revenue-sharing arrangements, fees, commissions, exclusivity clauses and any contingent liabilities to the State.
Additionally, those tasked to conduct the review are to determine whether the contract complies with the Constitution, the Public Procurement Act, the National Lottery Act and all relevant approvals.
Other areas to be examined include performance obligations, transparency requirements, data ownership, audit rights and any provisions that may unduly disadvantage the State or limit regulatory oversight.
All parties have therefore been instructed to cooperate fully and provide unrestricted access to all relevant contracts, correspondence, financial records and operational data.
The Attorney-General, working together with the Minister for Finance and the sector minister responsible for the National Lottery Authority, has been tasked to set up a joint technical team to conduct the review.
They submit recommendations to the President.
When renegotiation grounds are established, the team must ensure revised terms boost state fiscal returns, enhance governance, protect regulatory authority, and align with government policy and best practices.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
