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President John Dramani Mahama has directed an immediate review and possible renegotiation of the contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Technology Limited to protect the public interest and ensure value for money.
The directive, issued on December 24, 2025, follows investigative reports by The Fourth Estate and preliminary consultations with the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, as well as the Minister for Finance, over concerns surrounding the contractual arrangement.
According to the directive, the review will comprehensively examine the legal basis, scope, duration and financial terms of the agreement. It will also assess revenue-sharing structures, fees, commissions, exclusivity clauses and any contingent liabilities to the State.
The review will further determine whether the contract complies with the Constitution, the Public Procurement Act, the National Lottery Act and all required approval processes. Other key areas to be examined include performance obligations, transparency provisions, data ownership, audit rights and any clauses that may unduly disadvantage the State or weaken regulatory oversight.
Pending the outcome of the review, all parties involved have been instructed to cooperate fully and grant unrestricted access to all relevant contracts, correspondence, financial records and operational data.
The Attorney-General, in collaboration with the Minister for Finance and the sector Minister responsible for the National Lottery Authority, has been tasked to constitute a joint technical team to conduct the review and submit recommendations to the President within a specified timeframe.
Where justification for renegotiation is established, the team is expected to ensure that revised terms improve fiscal returns to the State, enhance governance and accountability, safeguard regulatory authority and align the agreement with government policy objectives and international best practices.
The directive was signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, who urged strict compliance with the President’s instructions.
