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KGL’s Resilience, Impact in 2025 A Remarkable Benchmark for Corporate Ghana

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1 month ago

December 14, 2025

Many private corporate organisations are unable to survive in their industry after being subjected to “sponsored media attacks” by competitors and other interested parties.

However, the credibility, integrity, reputation, and selfless nature of the KGL Group, when it comes to its corporate social responsibilities, have successfully negated all attacks, as well as maintained focus on its delivery of value to the economic ecosystem of Ghana.

Attorney-General Review of NLA-KGL Deal

The decision by the Board of NLA to seek legal advice from the Attorney-General concerning NLA-KGL licensing agreements is perfectly in order since the deal was drafted and coordinated by the sub-committee of the NLA Board under the Chairmanship of the Attorney-General’s Representative on the Board of the NLA.

Frankly speaking, this exercise will once and for all put to rest the shameful unethical media agenda by some people against the NLA-KGL deal.

Also, let me state as an absolute fact that, the decision by NLA to seek legal advice or review of the NLA-KGL deal has nothing to do with the unmerited and unprofessional media campaign by the Fourth Estate and Media Foundation for West Africa against KGL.

This is a normal standard practice ongoing across all sectors especially when there is a change of government.

The provisional license of the NLA-KGL deal issued by the Board of NLA under the chairmanship of Togbe Francis Albert Seth Nyonyo, and Director-General, Hon. Kofi Osei-Ameyaw was reviewed by another Board under the chairmanship of Togbe Francis Albert Seth Nyonyo, and Director-General, Hon. Samuel Kwabena Awuku.

Subsequently, a reconstituted Board under the chairmanship of Gary Nimako Marfo also reviewed the NLA-KGL deal in alignment with the directon of the Attorney-General.

All these aforementioned reviews of the NLA-KGL deal, all happened under the same government, therefore, it is nothing new if the NLA-KGL deal is going through a review process under a different government with a different Attorney-General.

Just like H. E. John Mahama once said, “Review is not the same as Cancellation”, so what is the basis of Fourth Estate and Sulemana Briamah rushing to take credit for the review process of the NLA-KGL deal by the current Attorney-General’s office?

Fourth Estate and Media Foundation for West Africa are still struggling to pinpoint a single issue with regards to the deal.

In this fiercely competitive landscape of contemporary business, few entities can truly claim to be unmatched; fewer still can boast of having set the benchmark for excellence right from their inception.

KGL Group, however, is not just one of them—it is the ultimate definition of them. Its work is not merely superior; it is incomparable, a masterclass in visionary leadership, transformative technology, and profound social impact.

A Digital Revolution in the Lottery Industry: The KGL Difference

Before the coming in of the NLA-KGL deal in 2019, the National Lottery Authority(NLA) in collaboration with some private companies *tried and failed* to operate 5/90 USSD and Online Web lottery in 2008(Mobi Game 2 Sure), 2015(Mobile 5/90), 2019(*890#), coupled with illegal short code of Alpha Lotto Limited(*896#).

The core of KGL’s unparalleled success lies in its pioneering spirit and strategic application of digital technology.

Nowhere is this more evident than in its game-changing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the National Lottery Authority (NLA).

KGL Group’s subsidiary, KGL Technology, took on the challenge of digitising the traditional lottery industry and delivered an overwhelming transformation. By leveraging digital solutions, KGL did not just modernise an existing service; it created an economic powerhouse.

Unprecedented Revenue Growth within 6years of Operations(2019-2025)

Official figures show KGL’s partnership with the NLA has skyrocketed digital earnings for the state agency by more than hundred per cent in just a few years.

KGL principally contributes to the Consolidated Fund of Ghana through five streams – namely:

1. Taxes to Ghana Revenue Authority(GRA)

2. Payments to the National Lottery Authority(NLA)

3. Payments to National Communications Authority(NCA)

4. Payments to Gaming Commission of Ghana

5. License Fees to Bank of Ghana

Zero Risk to NLA, Maximum Reward to NLA

The company generates substantial revenue for the government and the Consolidated Fund at absolutely no cost or risk to the NLA, a testament to a perfectly structured and executed PPP model.

The National Lottery Authority(NLA) since the inception of the NLA-KGL deal has NEVER committed any public funds to KGL.

It is rather KGL that gives to NLA, as well as bear all the risks, threats and liabilities associated with the running of the 5/90 digital lottery business.

This is not simple business growth; it is economic chemistry, turning stagnant revenue streams into a dynamic source of national development funding.

KGL’s technological ingenuity has made it the First-Ranked company in the ICT sector at the prestigious Ghana Club 100 Awards, solidifying its status as an African tech leader.

Impact of KGL that Goes Beyond the Balance Sheet

What truly makes KGL incomparable is its belief that business must be a force for good. The Group’s dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) is woven into the very fabric of its operations, thereby setting a benchmark for ethical and sustainable enterprise.

Through the KGL Foundation, the company champions impactful social initiatives that directly address pressing national needs:

1. Health Infrastructure:

KGL Foundation in partnership with Eve Medical Foundation is constructing a multimillion-dollar ultra-modern Mental Health Facility in Kumasi precisely on the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST). The project has three phases, and on 9th December 2025, the Phase One of the project was jointly commissioned by the Vice-President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and Her Royal Highness, Lady Julia Osei Tutu II in the presence of the Ashanti Regional Minister, CEO of Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund(MahamaCares) and other high profile dignitaries.

The KGL EVE Medical Centre will equally support the academic activities of the KNUST School of Medical Sciences and School of Dentistry under the College of Health Sciences.

2. Education and Health Support:

Providing scholarships to orphans and underprivileged children, and the free supply of incubators to various hospitals across the country.

The mission of the KGL Foundation Scholarship is to provide, through the award of scholarships and other educational program development, the recognition of, assistance to, and encouragement of students with outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the development of our society.

3. Youth & Sports Development:

Significant, multi-year sponsorship of the National Football Team (the Black Stars) and investments in local youth leagues, nurturing future talent and promoting national pride.

4. Grassroots football Support:

The KGL Foundation has a five-year sponsorship agreement with the Ghana Football Association to develop grassroot football, including providing equipment like footballs and organising events such as the KGL U-17 Champions League.

The KGL Foundation partners with some selected Football Clubs to support their technical, infrastructure, and operational needs, and to use football as a platform for youth mentorship and community engagement.

5. National team Support:

KGL Group has supported national sports teams, including a significant sponsorship for the Black Stars before, during and after the 2026 World Cup qualification.

6. Community Development:

The foundation uses sports as a tool for broader community development and youth empowerment, including supporting other community-based initiatives like the Millennium Marathon.

International Recognition for Excellent Corporate Citizenship

KGL’s holistic approach has earned its leadership high-profile accolades, including the Forbes Best of Africa Corporate Leadership and Innovation Award. This recognition affirms that KGL’s success is not measured solely by profit, but by its transformative impact on society, communities, environment, national economic ecosystem, and broader world.

Forbes, a top-notch global media company has recognized KGL Group and Mr. Alex Apau Dadey for excellence in ethical practices, sustainability, community involvement, and transparent governance structures.

Visionary Leadership of the Founder of KGL Group

At the helm is a visionary leader who embodies the principle of “African Global Giants”: building resilient, world-class business models right here on the continent. The consistent recognition of its Founder and Executive Chairman, Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, as a top CEO and Entrepreneur of the Decade underscores the pioneering, ethical, and transformative leadership that guides the Group.

KGL’s journey is a powerful narrative of how a homegrown Ghanaian enterprise can, from its very start, not only compete with but outperform its peers globally. This demonstrates a commitment to innovation, compliance, and social development.

KGL has grown to become the undisputed standard, the catalyst for digital change, and a powerful engine for national development, and absolutely no amount of media propaganda or smear campaign can dim the bright shinning light of KGL. The company will move from strength to strength and from growth to greater dimensions of growth in 2026 and beyond.

Supporting indigenous businesses, corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs to grow to compete with foreign owned entities in Ghana is a collective national civic responsibility.

Issued by: Razak Kojo Opoku(PhD)

University Lecturer/Researcher & Former PR Manager of NLA

Related Topics:KGL Group National Lottery Authority (NLA)

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Government Blames Transport Woes in Accra on Unlawful Practices by Some Drivers

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11 hours ago

January 14, 2026

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The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has attributed the recent deterioration in transportation services in Accra to unlawful practices by some private transport operators.

According to him, certain drivers deliberately create artificial shortages within the urban transport system, particularly during peak hours, in order to increase fares and maximise profits.

Transportation in the capital has worsened in recent days, leaving commuters stranded in long queues and forced to pay inflated fares, especially during morning and evening rush hours. The situation became more pronounced during the 2025 yuletide and continues to affect residents in areas such as Madina, Amasaman, and Kasoa, despite assurances from the Minister of Transport that steps are being taken to address the problem.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu acknowledged that commuting within Accra has become increasingly difficult in recent times. He, however, assured the public that the government is prepared to take action against drivers who engage in illegal activities.

He explained that Ghana’s transport sector is largely driven by private operators, organised under unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union and other transport associations responsible for managing public transport services.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted that following successive reductions in fuel prices, which resulted in a 15 percent cut in transport fares, some operators resorted to unfair practices to offset the reduced charges.

“After the persistent reduction in fuel prices, some operators have decided to engage in undue practices by creating artificial shortages,” he said.

He cited instances where drivers deliberately avoid designated loading stations in areas such as the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, choosing instead to roam in search of commuters who are willing to pay higher fares out of desperation.

“What some of these drivers do is that they refuse to go to the stations. They move around, and by creating a shortage, they compel passengers to pay more than the approved fares. They are deliberately creating scarcity to increase profits,” he explained.

Describing the practice as unlawful, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu assured commuters that the government is working to ensure that operators who engage in such conduct are identified and sanctioned accordingly.

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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over Public Charge Concerns

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11 hours ago

January 14, 2026

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The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil and Thailand.

According to a report by Fox News, the pause will take effect from January 21, 2026, as the US State Department undertakes a broad reassessment of its screening and vetting procedures. The move is aimed at tightening enforcement of immigration laws related to applicants considered likely to become a public charge on the US welfare system.

A State Department memo, first cited by Fox News Digital, directs consular officers to refuse visas under existing legal provisions while the review is ongoing. The suspension applies to immigrant visa applications and will remain in force indefinitely until the reassessment is completed.

The affected countries span Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. Ghana is among the African nations listed, alongside Nigeria, Somalia, Egypt, Ethiopia and others.

Somalia has reportedly attracted increased scrutiny following a major fraud investigation in Minnesota, where US prosecutors uncovered large scale abuse of taxpayer funded benefit programmes. Authorities said many of those implicated were Somali nationals or Somali Americans.

In November 2025, the State Department issued a global directive instructing consular officers to apply stricter standards under the public charge provision of US immigration law. The guidance allows officers to deny visas based on factors such as an applicant’s age, health status, financial resources, English proficiency and potential need for long term medical care. Past reliance on government cash assistance or institutional care may also be considered.

State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott said the US would use its long standing authority to block the entry of immigrants deemed likely to rely on public benefits.

“Immigration from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would exploit welfare and public benefit systems,” he said.

While the public charge rule has existed for decades, its enforcement has varied across administrations. The Trump administration previously expanded its scope in 2019 to include a wider range of public benefits, a move that faced legal challenges and was later reversed under the Biden administration in 2022.

Officials say exceptions to the current suspension will be very limited and only considered after applicants have cleared public charge assessments.

The full list of affected countries includes Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Yemen.

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Akonta Mining Operations Manager Granted GH¢10 Million Bail in Illegal Mining Case

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12 hours ago

January 14, 2026

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An Accra court has granted bail in the sum of GH¢10 million to Kwadwo Owusu Bempah, Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, with three sureties, one of whom must be justified.

Mr. Owusu Bempah is the fifth accused person in an ongoing trial involving Akonta Mining and three others, including the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The case centres on alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.

Although earlier reports suggested that Mr. Owusu Bempah was on the run, his lawyer, Andrew Vortia, told the media that his client voluntarily presented himself to the police about three weeks ago. He was subsequently granted police enquiry bail but was re-arrested on Monday, January 12, 2026, for failing to report as required.

Appearing before the court on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Mr. Owusu Bempah pleaded not guilty to charges of engaging in mining operations without a licence, abetting the unauthorised felling of trees, and abetting the unauthorised construction of structures within the forest reserve.

The prosecution maintains that Akonta Mining holds valid mining concessions at Samreboi and Abekoase in the Western Region, both located outside the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. However, an application by the company to mine within the reserve was rejected. Prosecutors allege that despite this refusal, Chairman Wontumi unlawfully entered the reserve, felled trees, and put up structures without authorisation.

According to the charge sheet, Chairman Wontumi, described as a shareholder representing Akonta Mining, and Edward Akuoko, the company’s General Manager, were arrested and arraigned before the court. Kwame Antwi, another shareholder, and Mr. Owusu Bempah were initially declared at large. While Mr. Owusu Bempah has since been arrested, Kwame Antwi remains at large.

Meanwhile, in November 2025, the state informed the court of its decision to withdraw charges against Edward Akuoko and to use him as a prosecution witness. The prosecution has also indicated plans to amend the charge sheet to formally remove Mr. Akuoko as an accused person.