President-elect John Dramani Mahama has appointed Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, to chair a newly established anti-corruption task force named Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL).

The initiative is designed to address public reports of corruption and strengthen accountability in governance.

A press statement issued on Wednesday, December 18, and signed by the spokesperson of the Mahama Transition Team, outlined the purpose of ORAL as a citizen-focused platform for reporting corruption-related concerns.

The task force, according to the statement, represents a proactive step toward tackling corruption and rebuilding public trust in governance.

Heading the task force, Ablakwa will lead a distinguished team comprising:

Daniel Domelevo, former Auditor-General, Nathaniel Kofi Boakye, retired Commissioner of Police, Martin Kpebu, private legal practitioner, and Raymond Archer, investigative journalist.

The statement highlighted the task force’s diverse expertise as crucial to complementing existing anti-corruption mechanisms and reinforcing institutional accountability.

“This initiative underscores our resolve to hold public officials accountable and encourage citizen participation in the governance process,” the statement affirmed, stressing the incoming government’s commitment to responsible management of public resources.

As chairman, Ablakwa is expected to spearhead investigations, recover misappropriated public funds, and enhance transparency in public administration.

The task force will actively collaborate with other institutions to ensure the swift resolution of reported cases.

This initiative forms a critical part of President-elect Mahama’s broader vision of a more accountable government, anchored in constitutional principles.

The Mahama Transition Team emphasized that ORAL will not only address corruption at all levels but also restore confidence in the integrity of public institutions.