The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee has received a total of 2,417 complaints from individuals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as part of its mandate to recover misappropriated public funds.
Chairman of the committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, made this disclosure on Monday, February 10, while presenting the team’s final report to President John Dramani Mahama.
Ablakwa detailed the public response to the initiative, revealing that 1,493 complaints were received via a toll-free line, while an additional 924 were submitted through email. He noted that all calls were recorded, and emails preserved for verification and validation.
Ghana is no longer a safe haven for corruption
Receiving the report, President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption, assuring Ghanaians that the findings and recommendations of the report would be acted upon.
“The work does not end here. The recommendations of the report will be carefully studied, and where legal action and investigations are needed, they will be pursued without fear or favour,” Mahama stated.
He emphasized that every recovered pesewa would be directed toward national development and that measures would be strengthened to prevent further losses.
The President also issued a stern warning to individuals engaged in corrupt activities, declaring that Ghana would no longer be a safe haven for those who defraud the state.
“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,” he declared.
At the same time, he reassured those advocating for integrity and accountability that the government remains committed to transparency and the rule of law.
“This is a defining moment in our fight against corruption. We must all play our parts—citizens, civil society, the media, and public officials alike—to build a just, transparent, and prosperous Ghana,” Mahama said.
Hon. Ablakwa, who also serves as Minister for Foreign Affairs, described the initiative as a significant step toward accountability, praising President Mahama’s decision to establish ORAL as both timely and necessary.
“For those who doubted the relevance of this intervention, the 2,417 complaints received are clear evidence. Without ORAL, where would all these people have gone?” he remarked.
He further stated that the initiative had reinforced transparency in governance and vindicated Mahama’s decision to establish the committee.
