Alex Dadey
Government, through the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), earned over GH¢300 million from KGL in 2025, underscoring the financial benefits of the licensing agreement for the state, Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, former Head of Public Relations at the NLA, has stated.
According to him, despite a sustained negative campaign by the Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), which urged the government to cancel the “terrible” NLA-KGL contract, the Mahama administration chose to uphold the agreement.
In a statement issued yesterday, Dr. Kojo Opoku emphasised that the deal would continue indefinitely, with scheduled reviews and renegotiations designed to protect both the interests of the state and KGL.
“The wisdom of Mahama’s government in safeguarding the NLA-KGL contract reflects a commitment to supporting private sector growth and indigenous entrepreneurship, as enshrined in Article 36 of the 1992 Constitution,” Dr. Opoku said.
He explained that before media campaigns and petitions to the Office of the President, the current NLA Board had already requested the Attorney-General’s assessment and review of the licensing agreement.
“Review and renegotiation are mandatory under the contract, which stipulates reviews every three years, with negotiations commencing six months into the following year. NLA and KGL have mutually agreed to advance this process to early 2026, ensuring ample time for review ahead of 2027,” Dr. Opoku added.
The former NLA PRO also stressed that renegotiations are legal processes between the contracting parties, not matters for media debate.
KGL, he said, fully supports the review being undertaken by the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, which will help put to rest baseless criticisms of the NLA-KGL deal.
“Credible companies like KGL have no reason to fear scrutiny. They focus on delivering value rather than engaging with negative media narratives,” Dr. Opoku noted.
He further criticised MFWA for attempting to claim credit for the review process after its earlier campaign to terminate the contract failed.
KGL, according to Dr. Opoku, remains a solid global brand and will continue to provide significant value to the NLA and GRA.
“Balanced accountability, grounded in facts, strengthens public confidence in institutions and promotes sustainable national development,” he concluded.
A Daily Guide Report