Prez Mahama orders fresh scrutiny of NLA–KGL deal
10th January 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed that the agreement between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Group/KGL Technology Limited be subjected to a full-scale review, with the possibility of renegotiation if necessary.
The directive, issued through a memorandum from the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, follows recent investigative reports by The Fourth Estate as well as preliminary engagements with the Attorney-General and the Minister for Finance, which raised concerns about the deal.
According to the President, the exercise is aimed at protecting the national interest, ensuring value for money, and guaranteeing that the contract aligns strictly with Ghana’s laws, regulations and government policy.
To carry out the task, a joint technical committee will be formed by the Attorney-General in collaboration with the Finance Minister and the sector minister responsible for the NLA.
The team has been given a timeline within which to complete its work and submit detailed recommendations to the President.
Their mandate covers a thorough examination of the contract’s legal foundation, scope, duration and financial arrangements. This includes a review of revenue-sharing formulas, fees and commissions, exclusivity provisions and any potential financial or legal risks to the state.
Beyond the financial terms, the team will also assess whether the agreement complies with the Constitution, the Public Procurement Act, the National Lottery Act and all required approval processes.
They will further look into performance standards, transparency obligations, data ownership and audit rights to identify any clauses that could unfairly disadvantage the state or weaken regulatory control.
In the meantime, all parties connected to the agreement have been ordered to cooperate fully with the review.
They are required to grant the committee unrestricted access to all relevant contracts, addenda, correspondence, financial statements and operational records as the government seeks to bring full clarity and accountability to the deal.