President Mahama to Receive ORAL Committee Report on State Funds Recovery
President John Dramani Mahama is set to receive the much-anticipated report from the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) Committee today, Monday, February 10, 2024. This development was announced by Joyce Bawah Mogtari, presidential advisor and aide to President Mahama, via a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The ORAL Committee was established by President Mahama as part of his administration’s effort to retrieve state funds lost through corruption and financial mismanagement. This initiative was a key campaign promise by Mahama, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.
The ORAL Committee’s report is expected to reveal the extent of financial losses incurred by the state due to mismanagement and corruption. It will also identify individuals or entities responsible for these irregularities and recommend measures for recovery.
According to governance analysts, this report could be a turning point in Ghana’s fight against corruption. Many citizens and anti-corruption bodies are eager to see concrete actions taken to recover stolen state resources and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
Once President Mahama receives the report, he will decide on the next course of action. He may choose to forward the findings to the Attorney General for further legal proceedings or adopt other strategic measures based on the committee’s recommendations.
The ORAL Committee is chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu. Other notable members include:
• Daniel Domelevo – Former Auditor-General
• Nathaniel Kofi Boakye – Retired Commissioner of Police
• Martin Kpebu – Renowned private legal practitioner
• Raymond Archer – Investigative journalist
Their collective expertise is expected to bring credibility and thoroughness to the committee’s findings, ensuring that justice is served in cases of financial wrongdoing.
Ghanaians are keenly following the developments surrounding this report, with many hoping for bold and decisive action against corruption. Civil society organizations and governance experts have emphasized the importance of transparency in the implementation of the committee’s recommendations.
The fight against corruption remains a top priority for the Mahama administration, and the ORAL Committee’s report is expected to be a significant milestone in achieving that goal.
As the nation awaits the official outcome, all eyes are on President Mahama’s administration to ensure that the recovery of misappropriated state funds is handled with fairness, efficiency, and accountability.