President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating corruption and ensuring accountability in governance, following the submission of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee report. The report, presented by Chairman Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed significant financial misappropriations that have deprived Ghana of resources for essential services.
Mahama commended the ORAL committee for their dedication to the national assignment, emphasizing that Ghana’s resources belong to its people and must be used judiciously for their collective good. He instructed the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to immediately start investigations into the reported cases, issuing a strong warning to those engaged in corrupt activities.
“To those who think they can defraud the state and escape justice, let this serve as a strong warning: Ghana is no longer a safe haven for corruption,” Mahama declared. The ORAL initiative is a key part of Mahama’s 120-day social contract agenda, designed to tackle corruption and recover misappropriated state assets.
The committee, established on December 18, 2024, includes notable members such as Daniel Yao Domelevo, Kofi Boakye, Martin Kpebu, and Raymond Archer. Their work has shed light on the scale of corruption in Ghana, and Mahama’s administration is now poised to take decisive action against those responsible.
GBC/ Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
