KEY POINTS
- ORAL investigates alleged ghost names in the National Service Authority.
- Mahama promises robust measures to combat corruption in Ghana.
- Public encouraged to report corruption through ORAL’s hotline and website.
Ghana’s Operation to Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has received a dossier detailing alleged ghost names at the National Service Authority.
The dossier, prepared by The Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa, was handed over to ORAL as part of efforts to root out corruption.
Mr. Ablakwa expressed his gratitude for the patriotic efforts of the organizations involved. Sharing the update on his Facebook page, he stated, “Together, we shall reset Ghana and recover all loot.”
The dossier is a key step in the implementation of President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s anti-corruption initiative, which aims to make corruption a high-risk endeavor.
Mahama’s vision for fighting corruption
President-elect Mahama has pledged to tackle corruption aggressively, using local and international experts to investigate and prosecute offenders. Speaking at a Governance Forum in Accra, he reaffirmed his commitment to cleaning up government systems.
“One of our tools to combat corruption, Operation Recover All the Loot, will use both local and foreign expertise to ensure thorough investigations and prosecutions,” Mahama said.
According to Graphic Online, he also plans to introduce legislation preventing political appointees and public officials from acquiring state assets and will establish a state assets registrar to curb state capture.
Meet the ORAL anti-corruption team
The ORAL team is led by a mix of seasoned professionals across various fields: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament and Chairman; Daniel Domelevo, Former Auditor-General; COP (Rtd.) Nathaniel Kofi Boakye, Retired Police Commissioner; Martin Kpebu, Legal Practitioner; and Raymond Archer, Investigative Journalist.
The team’s expertise will guide ORAL’s investigations, a cornerstone of Mahama’s campaign promises.
ORAL encourages public participation in its mission. Citizens with information on suspected corruption can contact the team via its toll-free number, website, or email.
“Together, we can create a system of accountability that benefits all Ghanaians,” Ablakwa emphasized.
