Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Alhaji Hassan Ayariga, is calling for an immediate end to what he describes as the monopolisation of Ghana’s digital lottery space.
According to him, the directive by President John Dramani Mahama to review agreements between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Technology Limited must lead to decisive reforms, not cosmetic changes.
Dr Ayariga argues that the current structure of the 5/90 digital lottery system unfairly concentrates power in the hands of a single private entity.
“No single company should wield such control over a national revenue-generating platform,” he insists, warning that the situation undermines competition and sidelines other capable Ghanaian businesses.
The APC leader is also raising concerns about regulatory compliance, stressing that Ghana’s laws must be applied without fear or favour.
He cautions that any agreement that effectively hands operational or financial dominance to a private entity must be subjected to strict legal scrutiny.
“Selective enforcement of the law only weakens institutions and erodes public trust,” he stated.
Dr Ayariga is urging government and regulators to take bold and immediate steps, including:
* Reviewing or terminating exclusivity clauses
* Opening the digital lottery space to multiple qualified operators
* Ensuring transparency and accountability across the sector
He emphasised that competition is critical for efficiency, innovation, and value creation.
The APC leader further questioned whether the current arrangement maximises returns to the state, insisting that Ghana’s lottery system must serve the public interest—not private advantage.
“Ghanaians deserve a system that is fair, transparent, competitive, and fully accountable,” he added.
Dr Ayariga described the ongoing review as a defining moment for the government.
“This is not just about contracts. It is a test of whether national interest will prevail over entrenched advantage,” he said.
He concluded by urging authorities to act decisively to end monopoly control, enforce the law, and restore confidence in the sector.
According to him, failure to act could weaken institutions, discourage local enterprise, and undermine trust in the system
