By Daniel Bampoe
President John Dramani Mahama has directed a thorough review and potential renegotiation of the contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Technology Limited, citing concerns over public interest and the need to ensure value for money.
The directive, signed on December 24, 2025, comes after investigative reports by The Fourth Estate raised questions about the contractual arrangement, prompting preliminary consultations with the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, as well as the Minister for Finance.
The review is tasked with examining the legal foundations, scope, duration, and financial terms of the NLA–KGL agreement.
It will scrutinize revenue-sharing mechanisms, commission structures, exclusivity clauses, and any contingent liabilities that could pose risks to the State.
Additionally, the review will assess compliance with the Constitution, the Public Procurement Act, the National Lottery Act, and all relevant regulatory approvals.
Other areas of focus will include performance obligations, transparency standards, data ownership, audit rights, and provisions that may limit regulatory oversight or disadvantage the State.
All parties involved in the contract have been instructed to provide unrestricted access to contracts, correspondence, financial statements, and operational data to facilitate the review.
The Attorney-General, in collaboration with the Minister for Finance has been tasked with forming a joint technical team to carry out the review.
The team is expected to submit its recommendations to the President within a stipulated timeframe.
Should the review uncover grounds for renegotiation, the revised terms will aim to improve fiscal returns, strengthen governance, reinforce regulatory authority, and align the agreement with government policies and international best practices.
The directive was signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, who emphasized strict adherence to the President’s instructions.
This development follows a broader scrutiny of public-private partnerships in Ghana, as the government seeks to ensure that State contracts, particularly those involving revenue-generating entities like the NLA, are transparent, accountable, and beneficial to the public.
Previous concerns about similar agreements have prompted calls from civil society groups and lawmakers for tighter oversight and stricter adherence to procurement laws.
