Former President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative is solely focused on fighting corruption and ensuring accountability in public office, not unfairly targeting individuals.
Speaking during a courtesy call on the Ghana Bar Association on Wednesday, Mahama emphasized that ORAL serves as a structured platform for whistleblowers to report corruption cases, with proper investigative mechanisms in place.
“One of the pressing challenges we face is corruption and accountability in public office. It has, unfortunately, become the norm for individuals to dip their hands into the public purse or misappropriate funds,” he stated.
He noted that corruption ranked among the top five concerns of Ghanaians during the last campaign, making it imperative for his administration to take decisive action.
Mahama explained that ORAL was designed to provide a direct reporting platform for whistleblowers, including a hotline that received over 2,000 calls. While some allegations were unfounded, several credible cases were forwarded to the Attorney General for further action.
Dismissing claims that ORAL is a tool for political persecution, Mahama assured that its sole purpose is to strengthen Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.
“I want to make it clear—this is not an instrument for witch-hunting. It is a vital mechanism to support the fight against corruption,” he affirmed.
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