President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to initiate immediate investigations into corruption cases uncovered by the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) team.
This move comes after the ORAL team submitted its report to the President at the Presidency today(Monday).
“I have promptly handed over the report to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and I give him firm instructions to commence immediate investigations into the cases reported here,” President Mahama stated after he received the report on Monday, February 10.
He further charged the Attorney General to prosecute persons found guilty of corruption or related offenses, emphasizing zero tolerance for financial misconduct.
President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption, adding “To those who stand for integrity, accountability, and the rule of law, I assure you that this government remains your steadfast partner in building a nation where honesty and hard work are rewarded.
President Mahama described the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative as a bold step in combating corruption, stressing that the diversion of public funds not only undermines national development but also erodes public trust and deepens inequality.
“It is with great solemnity and a deep sense of duty that I receive this comprehensive report of Operation Recover All Loots, an initiative that represents our unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption, financial malfeasance, and the misappropriation of public resources,” he declared.
Meanwhile, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Chairman of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, has disclosed that Ghana stands to recover an estimated $21.19 billion if ongoing investigations into 36 high-profile cases of financial malfeasance and state land capture are successfully pursued.
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