The contract has been the subject of public scrutiny over its terms
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate, comprehensive review and potential renegotiation of the controversial contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Group/KGL Technology Limited.
The directive, issued in a letter from the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, dated December 24, 2025, instructs the Attorney-General and the Minister of Finance to constitute a joint technical team to investigate and review the contract.
This move follows investigative publications by The Fourth Estate and preliminary consultations with key government officials.
“His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic, has directed, with immediate effect, that the said contract be subjected to a comprehensive review and, where necessary, renegotiation to ensure complete protection of the public interest, value for money, and strict compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and government policy,” the statement read.
KGL pays GH¢157 million in 2024 alone to NLA
The contract has been the subject of public scrutiny over its terms and potential implications for state revenue.
The review will specifically examine:
* The legal basis, scope, duration, and financial terms of the agreement.
Revenue-sharing arrangements, fees, commissions, and any exclusivity clauses.
* Compliance with the Constitution, Public Procurement Act, and National Lottery Act.
* Performance obligations, data ownership, transparency, and audit rights.
* Any clauses that may “unduly prejudice the State or constrain regulatory oversight.”
“Pending the outcome of this process, all parties are to cooperate fully with the review team and provide unfettered access to contracts, addenda, correspondence, financial records, and operational data as may be required,” the statement added.
The directive states that if grounds for renegotiation are established, the revised terms must secure improved fiscal returns for the state, strengthen governance, and align with international best practices.
The AG, alongside the Minister for Finance, are to oversee the process and submit recommendations to the President within a specified timeframe.
See the directive below:
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