In today’s competitive corporate environment, many private organisations struggle to survive sustained pressure from sponsored media attacks orchestrated by competitors and interested parties. These campaigns often derail focus, weaken investor confidence, and damage reputations built over years.
However, the KGL Group has demonstrated remarkable resilience. Through credibility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to responsible corporate citizenship, KGL has successfully neutralised these attacks and remained firmly focused on delivering value to Ghana’s economic ecosystem. Its approach to business continues to set a standard for Corporate Ghana.
Attorney General Review of the NLA KGL Deal
The decision by the Board of the National Lottery Authority to seek legal advice from the Attorney General regarding the NLA KGL licensing agreements is both appropriate and consistent with best governance practices. The original agreement was drafted and coordinated by a subcommittee of the NLA Board under the chairmanship of the Attorney General’s representative on the Board.
This review process is expected to conclusively address the misleading and unethical media narratives that have been advanced by certain groups against the NLA KGL partnership.
It is important to state clearly that the decision to seek legal advice has no connection whatsoever to the unprofessional media campaign waged by the Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa against KGL. Reviews of major public private agreements are a standard administrative practice, particularly following a change in government.
The provisional licence issued to KGL under the NLA Board chaired by Togbe Francis Albert Seth Nyonyo with Hon Kofi Osei Ameyaw as Director General was later reviewed by another Board under the same Chair with Hon Samuel Kwabena Awuku as Director General. A further review was conducted by a reconstituted Board chaired by Gary Nimako Marfo, in line with guidance from the Attorney General.
All these reviews occurred under the same government. It is therefore neither unusual nor controversial for the agreement to undergo another review under a different government and a different Attorney General.
As former President John Dramani Mahama rightly stated, review is not the same as cancellation. This raises serious questions about the basis upon which the Fourth Estate and Sulemana Briamah rushed to claim credit for the current review. To date, they have failed to identify a single substantive flaw in the NLA KGL agreement.
A Digital Transformation in the Lottery Industry
In the fiercely competitive modern business landscape, few organisations can claim to have set industry benchmarks from inception. KGL Group stands among this rare group.
Before the introduction of the NLA KGL partnership in 2019, the National Lottery Authority, working with private operators, made several unsuccessful attempts to digitise lottery operations through various USSD and online platforms. These efforts between 2008 and 2019 failed to achieve sustainability.
KGL Technology, a subsidiary of the KGL Group, successfully digitised the lottery industry through innovation, strategic investment, and technological expertise. This transformation did not merely modernise lottery services but converted them into a powerful revenue generating platform for national development.
Unprecedented Revenue Growth Since 2019
Official data shows that the NLA KGL partnership has increased digital lottery revenue by over one hundred percent within six years of operation.
KGL contributes to Ghana’s Consolidated Fund through five key channels, including taxes to the Ghana Revenue Authority, payments to the National Lottery Authority, fees to the National Communications Authority, payments to the Gaming Commission of Ghana, and licence fees to the Bank of Ghana.
Notably, this revenue generation comes at zero financial risk to the NLA. The Authority has never invested public funds into KGL operations. Instead, KGL bears all financial, operational, and technological risks associated with the digital lottery business.
This model represents a textbook example of a successful public private partnership that maximises public benefit while minimising state exposure.
Impact Beyond Profit
What truly distinguishes KGL Group is its belief that business must serve society. Through the KGL Foundation, the company has embedded corporate social responsibility into its core operations.
In health infrastructure, the Foundation is constructing a multimillion dollar ultra modern mental health facility at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in partnership with the Eve Medical Foundation. Phase One of the project was commissioned on 9 December 2025 by the Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang and Her Royal Highness Lady Julia Osei Tutu II.
The Foundation also supports education and health through scholarships for underprivileged students and the donation of medical equipment to hospitals nationwide.
In youth and sports development, KGL has provided sustained sponsorship for the Black Stars and grassroots football programmes, including a five year partnership with the Ghana Football Association for the development of under seventeen football across the country.
Community development initiatives further demonstrate KGL’s commitment to empowering youth and strengthening social cohesion through sports and civic engagement.
International Recognition and Visionary Leadership
KGL’s approach has earned global recognition, including the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award. Forbes recognised the Group and its Executive Chairman Mr Alex Apau Dadey for excellence in ethical practices, sustainability, community engagement, and transparent governance.
Under Mr Dadey’s visionary leadership, KGL has emerged as a true African global enterprise, built on resilience, innovation, and integrity.
Conclusion
KGL Group’s journey is a powerful testament to what indigenous Ghanaian enterprises can achieve when supported by sound leadership, compliance, and a commitment to national development. The company has become a benchmark for excellence, a catalyst for digital transformation, and a significant contributor to Ghana’s economic progress.
No amount of misinformation or propaganda can diminish the impact KGL continues to make. The company is positioned to grow from strength to strength in 2026 and beyond.
Supporting indigenous businesses to compete globally is not optional. It is a national responsibility.
Issued by:
Razak Kojo Opoku PhD
University Lecturer and Researcher
Former Public Relations Manager of the National Lottery Authority