A member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Mr. Daniel Domelevo, has reiterated that the committee’s primary mandate is to gather evidence, information, and data rather than conducting investigations or issuing invitations.
He made this clarification during an appearance on 505 News with Valentina Ofori Afriyie, addressing concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament over the committee’s operations.
The Minority has called on former appointees of the Akufo-Addo administration to reject any engagements with the ORAL committee.
In a press statement, the group described the committee as unconstitutional and redundant, alleging that its activities duplicate the roles of existing anti-corruption institutions.
“Our advice to former government officials is straightforward: boycott any invitation from this so-called ORAL team,” said Minority spokesperson Mr. Darko. “We will not participate in or recognize its activities because we already have constitutionally mandated institutions to investigate alleged misconduct. This duplication only serves to undermine the integrity of our democratic processes.”
The establishment of the ORAL committee has sparked a heated debate. Critics have questioned its legal mandate and expressed concerns about potential politicization, while supporters argue that it serves as an additional mechanism to address corruption and promote accountability.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the ORAL Committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed that the team is in the final stages of preparing its report for submission to President John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking to Citi FM, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that the committee had received over 700 petitions from the public as part of its mandate to address corruption-related grievances.
“We are still compiling all the cases and will be presenting our report to the President soon. So far, the petitions we have received exceed 700. It has been a daunting task, but there is strong political will and commitment to this cause,” Mr. Ablakwa stated.
The ORAL committee’s establishment remains a divisive issue, with many calling for greater clarity regarding its legal authority and role.
