President John Dramani Mahama has described the work of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee as a stark reminder of the financial leakages that have drained the country’s resources.
Addressing the press after receiving a report from the ORAL Committee on Monday, February 10, 2025, he stressed that the investigations, legal actions, and asset recoveries outlined in the report demonstrate his government’s commitment to accountability and good governance.
“The findings of this report make for sober reading. They reveal the scale of financial leakages that have cost our nation dearly, resources that should have been invested in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social development. But they also offer hope that through our collective efforts, we can reclaim what is ours and deter future acts of economic sabotage,” he said.
President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the government will carefully study the recommendations in the report and pursue legal actions where necessary.
“As we receive this report, let me assure the Ghanaian people that the work does not end here. The recommendations of the report will be carefully studied, and where legal action and investigations are warranted, they will be pursued without fear or favor,” he stated.
He further emphasised that every amount recovered would be redirected toward national development, and mechanisms would be strengthened to prevent similar losses in the future.
“I have promptly handed over the report to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and given firm instructions to commence immediate investigations into the cases reported here, with a view to prosecuting anyone found liable for corruption or related offenses,” he added.
Mahama further called for a collective effort in the fight against corruption, urging citizens, civil society, the media, and public officials to play their roles in ensuring transparency and accountability.
“This is a defining moment in our fight against corruption. We must all play our part — citizens, civil society, the media, and public officials alike. Together, we will build a Ghana that is just, transparent, and prosperous for generations to come,” he said.
The five member ORAL team was tasked with identifying and retrieving looted state assets.
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