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The National Lottery Authority (NLA) Director General, Sammi Awuku, has received a resounding endorsement from the Lotto Marketing Companies (LMCs) after facing scathing corruption allegations from a former National Interim Organizer, Kwaku Antwi Boadu.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe stand firmly against any attempt to undermine the integrity of our industry or its leadership through baseless accusations and personal vendettts,\u201d stated Francis Opoku, National Chairman of the Lotto Marketing Company Association (NALMCA).<\/p>\n
Antwi Boadu\u2019s accusations, made during a public event on October 9, 2024, claimed Awuku was \u201cthe most corrupt Director General in Ghana.\u201d
However, the LMCs swiftly dismissed these claims as \u201cbaseless and defamatory.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that Mr. Boadu\u2019s remarks were made to settle a personal grievance against the Director General and to unjustly damage Sammi Awuku\u2019s reputation,\u201d Opoku emphasized.<\/p>\n
The LMCs emphasized their commitment to fostering a professional and constructive relationship with the NLA under Awuku\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe disassociate ourselves entirely from Mr. Boadu\u2019s statements and suspect that his allegations were motivated by personal interests, rather than the welfare of the organization or the public,\u201d Opoku added.<\/p>\n
Background<\/strong>:<\/p>\nSammi Awuku\u2019s tenure as NLA Director General has been marked by significant reforms.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2020, Awuku launched an anti-corruption drive, yielding remarkable results,\u201d said an industry insider.<\/p>\n
Boadu\u2019s allegations have sparked controversy, but the LMCs\u2019 statement suggests internal politics may be at play.<\/p>\n
Industry experts urge caution, emphasizing the need for substantiated evidence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe lottery industry requires transparency and accountability,\u201d noted Dr. Akwasi Osei, a gaming expert.<\/p>\n
BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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