Elections Watch Ghana has commended President John Mahama for the establishment of Operations Recover All Loots (ORAL) to curb corruption in the country.
ORAL has received about 700 reports of corruption and corruption-related matters from the public.
Elections Watch Ghana believes the fight against graft will take shape under the Mahana-led administration with the establishment of ORAL.
In a statement co-signed by Conveners, Mark Ewusi Arkoh and Jude Balma expressed their profound commendation to the exercise.
“ORAL’s primary objective of recovering looted state funds and assets is a laudable endeavor that resonates with the aspirations of the Ghanaian people,” the statement said.
Below is the statement;
ELECTION WATCH GHANA
Statement
22nd January, 2025
COMMENDATION AND SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS RECOVER ALL LOOT
(ORAL)
We, Elections Watch Ghana, wish to express our profound commendation and unwavering support to His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, for establishing Operations Recover All Loot
(ORAL).
This bold initiative is a testament to the President’s unrelenting commitment to combating corruption and promoting transparency in governance.
ORAL’s primary objective of recovering looted state funds and assets is a laudable endeavor that resonates with the aspirations of the Ghanaian people. We believe that this operation will not only restore the nation’s wealth but also serve as a deterrent to potential corrupt officials.
It is unfortunate that some elements, particularly the minority in parliament, have been criticizing ORAL’s establishment. Their constant attacks and attempts to undermine the operation’s credibility only serve to expose their own fears and guilt.
As the saying goes, “the witch is the one scared of witch hunting, not the upright.”
We urge the minority to cooperate with ORAL and recognize the value of this operation in
promoting transparency and accountability.
Their posturing and grandstanding will not deter the Ghanaian people from demanding accountability and justice.
To the previous government , we say: fear not, for ORAL’s mandate is to recover looted state funds and assets, not to witch-hunt innocent individuals.
If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear.
We encourage you to support ORAL’s efforts and join hands in the fight against corruption.
We also call on the government to empower ORAL with the necessary resources and authority to execute its mandate effectively. This includes granting ORAL the power to ask the police to arrest individuals who refuse to appear when invited, ensuring that no one is above the law.
Once again, we commend President Mahama for his vision and leadership in establishing ORAL.
We wish ORAL well in its endeavors and look forward to seeing tangible results in the fight against corruption.
Together, we can build a better Ghana, free from corruption and injustice.
Mark Ewusi Arkoh
Jude Balma
Convener
