NLA-KGL deal to benefit Ghana – Razak Opoku

Renegotiations of the deal between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL have been aimed at securing increased payments to the State, the former Public Relations Officer of the NLA, Razak Kojo Opoku, has said.

According to Opoku in a statement issued on Saturday November 1, KGL has maintained its position with the government of former President Mahama since January 2025 to increase contributions through the deal. “Both NLA and KGL are on the same page,” he noted.

Payments from KGL to the NLA have been rising since 2019 through successive renegotiations as the business grows. Opoku said these payments are expected to continue increasing from 2026 and beyond, providing greater benefits to the State and the NLA.

Opoku clarified that the renegotiation does not involve termination, cancellation, or abrogation of KGL’s license agreement. “The Director-General of NLA’s position has clearly confirmed that the NLA-KGL deal is the best and has the potential to benefit the State more, even after renegotiation,” the statement said.

It added that calls by some groups for the termination or cancellation of the deal had been rejected following the Director-General’s submission to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.