KGL Welcomes Review of NLA Contract; Commits to Delivering Greater Value to Gov’t
Management of gaming technology firm KGL Technology has welcomed the Government of Ghana’s decision to allow the licensing agreement between the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) and KGL to remain in force, subject to review and renegotiation, rather than abrogation.
The company, through its external consultant and former head of Public Relations (PR) at the NLA, Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, praised the government for what he described as a balanced and pro-investment approach.
In a statement, Dr. Opoku said the administration of President John Dramani Mahama deserves commendation for protecting private sector participation and supporting indigenous entrepreneurship.
“When the Fourth Estate/Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) started their negative campaign against KGL, their suggestion to Mahama’s government was Cancellation/Termination/Abrogation of the ‘terrible’ NLA-KGL contract BUT in the wisdom of Mahama’s government, the NLA-KGL deal SHALL STAY FOREVER with reviews and renegotiations in the interests of the State (NLA and GRA) and KGL,” he stated.
According to Dr. Opoku, the Government of Ghana, through the NLA and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), earned over GH¢300 million from KGL in 2025.
He said the government’s decision aligns with Article 36 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the state to create an enabling environment for private enterprise to thrive.
Dr. Opoku further dismissed claims that the contract review was triggered by external pressure, insisting that the process was already underway before any public advocacy.
“Before the propaganda by Fourth Estate and subsequent petition to the Office of the President, the current Board of NLA as part of its mandate had already written to the Attorney-General for an assessment and review of the licensing agreement with KGL,” he noted.
He explained that under the terms of the licensing agreement, a mandatory review is required every three years, with negotiations expected to begin six months into the subsequent year.
However, both parties agreed to bring the review forward to early 2026 to allow ample time for negotiations ahead of implementation in 2027.
Dr. Opoku emphasized that renegotiation is strictly a legal process between the contracting parties, not a media exercise.
He said KGL fully supports the ongoing review being conducted by the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, expressing confidence that it would bring closure to what he described as “unwarranted attacks” on the agreement.
“When you have credibility like KGL, you certainly do not have a reason to worry or fear scrutiny. Therefore, KGL as a corporate entity would NOT waste its precious time, energy, and resources to comment on the noise from Fourth Estate,” he said.
He reiterated that the review does not amount to termination, cancellation, or abrogation of the agreement, adding that KGL remains a resilient and globally competitive brand.
“When accountability is balanced with fairness and respect for facts, it strengthens public confidence in our institutions and supports sustainable national development,” the statement concluded.
