Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called for an immediate end to what he describes as the monopolisation of Ghana’s digital lottery space, urging government to ensure equal access and transparency in the operation of the 5/90 lottery.
In a press release issued on April 22, 2026, in Accra, Dr Ayariga said John Dramani Mahama’s directive to review agreements between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Technology Limited presents a critical opportunity to address long-standing concerns about exclusivity in the sector.
He argued that granting a single private company exclusive control over digital and USSD platforms for the 5/90 lottery has created a “de facto monopoly” that undermines national interest.
According to him, the arrangement restricts competition and innovation, limits opportunities for other Ghanaian businesses, weakens transparency and oversight, and raises legal concerns.
“No single private entity should wield such disproportionate control over a national revenue-generating asset,” he stated.
Dr Ayariga maintained that the National Lottery Authority Act clearly establishes the NLA as the sole operator of lotteries in Ghana, allowing private participation only within defined limits as Lotto Marketing Companies under the Authority’s supervision.
He stressed that any agreement that transfers operational dominance or financial control to a private entity contravenes the law.
Calling for reforms, he urged government and regulators to terminate or restructure exclusivity clauses, open the digital lottery ecosystem to multiple qualified companies through a transparent licensing process, and ensure full revenue accountability under NLA oversight.
He also called for equal opportunities for local technology firms and investors, insisting that competition is essential for efficiency and innovation.
Dr Ayariga further raised concerns about declining contributions from the lottery sector to the national purse, questioning whether the current structure serves the interests of Ghanaians.
“A system that concentrates control while limiting transparency cannot inspire public confidence,” he noted.
He described the ongoing review as a “defining test of leadership,” urging authorities to prioritise national interest over entrenched advantages.
“The path forward is clear: end monopoly control, enforce the law, and open the sector to fair competition,” he concluded.
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