President-elect John Dramani Mahama has refuted allegations that the newly established Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee is intended as a political tool for witch-hunting.
His clarification comes in response to concerns raised by some groups, who fear the committee may unfairly target members of the outgoing administration.
Speaking during a meeting with the Canadian High Commission in Ghana on Thursday, Mr. Mahama explained that the ORAL committee’s primary function is to gather and compile evidence of corruption for submission to appropriate government institutions after his administration takes office.
“I think people are misunderstanding it. We’re receiving a lot of information on things that are going wrong, or things, I mean, corruption scandals and all that. We want a focal point where all evidence on corruption scandals or misconduct can be directed,” he clarified.
He further emphasized that the committee’s role is not to investigate individuals but to act as a central repository for evidence. “ORAL is not investigating individuals but compiling evidence for government agencies tasked with such duties … I don’t think that people should think that it’s a witch-hunting committee. We have no brooms to fly at night,” he remarked.
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Mr. Mahama highlighted that the ORAL committee is operating on a pro bono basis, ensuring it poses no financial burden on the state. The initiative is designed to promote accountability and fairness, he said, while reiterating that its focus is on addressing corruption and not targeting specific individuals.
The President-elect called on political parties and civil society organizations to support efforts aimed at fostering transparency and combating corruption. He stressed the importance of collaboration to ensure that the initiative achieves its intended goal of ensuring good governance and public accountability.
