Ghanaians eagerly awaiting prosecution following the submission of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) report to the President have been advised to exercise patience. Former Auditor-General and ORAL team member Daniel Yao Domelevo emphasized that the report’s primary objective was to gather information, and due process must be followed before any legal action is initiated.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom, Domelevo stressed the need for a comprehensive legal and financial review before moving forward with prosecutions or arrests. He believes that rushing the process could lead to failures in court, highlighting the importance of giving the Attorney General and Auditor-General sufficient time to review the cases.
Domelevo’s remarks underscore the significance of a meticulous approach to ensuring accountability and recovering misappropriated public funds without compromising legal procedures. He emphasized that the Auditor-General can activate his mandate to disallow and surcharge if losses are identified during the audit.
As Ghanaians await the outcome of the ORAL report, Domelevo’s call for patience serves as a reminder that the pursuit of justice requires a thorough and deliberate process.
CNR/Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
