Accra: The exchange of letters between the National Lottery Authority (NLA), KGL Technology Limited, and other collaborators has come under scrutiny, despite being described as a normal administrative procedure by Mr. Razak Kojo Opoku, former Public Relations Manager of the NLA.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Opoku explained that the NLA requested data on sales and revenue for 2025 from KGL as part of its routine administrative tasks. KGL responded, agreeing to provide the requested data, fully audited by both internal and external auditors. Mr. Opoku criticized Fourth Estate for allegedly linking the routine request to broader controversies surrounding the NLA-KGL deal, questioning the credibility of their sources.
Mr. Opoku further clarified that the NLA had formally requested access to records concerning sales, revenue, and prize payments for the period of January 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The request was made on October 7, 2025, but was officially received by KGL on October 13, 2025. KGL requested an extension to submit the data accurately, which was granted by the NLA, moving the deadline to October 31, 2025.
He emphasized that there were no breaches or corruption allegations in the correspondence from the NLA to KGL, and noted that KGL has consistently complied with data submission requests from both the NLA and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Mr. Opoku dismissed the claims made by Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa, stating that their understanding of lottery operations and revenue-sharing formulas was flawed.
The ongoing dispute highlights the broader challenges faced by indigenous companies in Ghana, with Mr. Opoku advocating for transparency and the survival of local businesses, ensuring they pay appropriate taxes to the state. He urged for an understanding of the legitimate operations and partnerships within the lottery industry, emphasizing the importance of transparency to all stakeholders involved.
