The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has cautioned the public to be wary of lotto fraudsters, particularly on social media. He advised against falling prey to individuals who claim to possess leaked winning numbers in exchange for money—a deceitful practice that has victimized many.
Mr. Abdul-Salam made these remarks in Kwahu, Nkwatia, where the NLA held its Easter Community Draw on Saturday, 19th April.
“Often, these scammers use images of NLA Management and Staff on social media to convince unsuspecting individuals that they can make them rich through collusion with NLA officials. Several people have been defrauded through this narrative. If anyone tells you they can make you rich, treat it like choosing to stake your car number—no one can manipulate the numbers or find a way to make you win. The National Lottery Authority’s games are meant for development and are purely games of chance,” Mr. Abdul-Salam said.
The NLA organizes Community Draws periodically to bring the lottery draw process closer to the public and foster community engagement.
Mr. Abdul-Salam emphasized the transparency of the Community Draws. “These events, where the NLA’s draw machines are relocated from the Authority’s Brennan Hall to a community, serve as platforms for the public to witness the draw process firsthand, dispelling any misconceptions about the NLA’s draws being manipulated,” he stated.
Mr. Abdul-Salam also urged patrons to practice responsible gaming by avoiding overindulgence to prevent addiction and ensuring that minors are not involved in playing the game.
The NLA Director-General expressed gratitude to the Managing Director of Prudential Bank, Mr. Bernard Appiah Gyebi; the Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III; the Nkwatiahene and Kwahu Sananahene, Nana Boamah Ayiripe III; the Aburihene, Otoobour Djan Kwasi II; the Dodowahene, Okukrubuor Nene Teye Kwasi Agyeman; the Abotakyihene, Nana Kwame Sakyi Ababio III; and their wing chiefs for gracing the occasion and witnessing the National Weekly Lotto Draw.
The NLA’s National Weekly Lotto Draw was presented by ace presenters Akwasi Boadi Akrobeto, Robert Nana Kodua, Wofa K, and NLA’s in-house presenter, Nancy Awuradwoa Darko, who entertained and interacted with the crowd gathered to observe the draw.
The winning numbers for the National Weekly Lotto Draw were 44, 27, 48, 85, and 90. Patrons who answered questions and others who won received souvenirs.
NLA Good Causes Foundation Donates Items to Chiefs of Kwahu
In line with tradition, as a gesture of solidarity, and in accordance with the Arts and Culture Pillar of the NLA’s Good Causes Foundation, a team led by the Deputy Director-General, Mr. Eric Yeboah Wadie, presented items to the Kwahumanhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, and the Nkwatiahene, Nana Boamah Ayiripe III, in support of the Easter festivities. The items included packs of water, cartons of drinks, and cash donations.
The chiefs thanked the Deputy Director-General and the Management of the NLA for honouring them by celebrating Easter with the Kwahu people and bringing the draw to their community.
They also congratulated Mr. Eric Yeboah Wadie, a native of Kwahu, on his appointment as Deputy Director-General. They wished him success in his new role and urged him to conduct himself creditably to bring honour to his community.
The Arts and Culture Pillar of the NLA Good Causes Foundation celebrates and supports projects that safeguard and promote Ghanaian cultural events and educational programs.
