Ghana will no longer shelter corruption- President Mahama. During a formal address at the handover ceremony for the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) report, President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption and ensuring accountability in governance.
Receiving the report from the ORAL committee, President Mahama emphasized the need for Ghana’s resources to be managed responsibly for the benefit of all citizens.
“I accept this report with a deep sense of responsibility and duty,” he stated.
“From the very start of my administration, I have been clear that the wealth of Ghana belongs to its people. Therefore must be used wisely for their collective progress and therefore Ghana will no longer shelter corruption.”
The President commended the ORAL committee for their dedication and professionalism in undertaking this vital national task without expecting compensation.
He highlighted that the committee’s findings had uncovered significant financial losses. This had deprived the nation of crucial services in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social development.
“The contents of this report are sobering,” he acknowledged. “It exposes the extent of financial leakages that have cost our nation dearly. Resources that should have been channeled into essential sectors have been looted. However, it also brings hope, showing that through collective action, we can reclaim what has been lost”.
President Mahama assured the public that the ORAL committee’s efforts would not go to waste. As every recommendation in the report would be thoroughly reviewed. He pledged that legal action would be taken where necessary. Stating, “I have immediately forwarded this report to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, instructing them to launch investigations and prosecute anyone found guilty of corruption or related offenses.”
Issuing a firm warning to those engaged in corrupt practices, he declared,
“Let this serve as a clear message: Ghana will no longer be a refuge for corruption.
Those who seek to defraud the state will be held accountable.”
He further reassured citizens, civil society organizations, and the media of his government’s steadfast support in promoting integrity and the rule of law. “To those who champion transparency, accountability, and justice, know that this administration stands firmly with you in building a nation where honesty and diligence are rewarded.”
Concluding his speech, President Mahama called on all Ghanaians to unite in the fight against corruption. “This is a pivotal moment in our battle against corruption. It requires the collective effort of citizens, civil society, the media, and public officials. Together, we can create a Ghana that is fair, transparent, and prosperous for future generations.”
The ORAL Committee, established on December 18, 2024, under President Mahama’s leadership, was tasked with identifying and recovering stolen state assets.
The committee is chaired by North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and includes former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo, retired Commissioner of Police Kofi Boakye, legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, and journalist Raymond Archer.
