Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Chairman of the new government’s Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL), has described the initiative as a “corruption Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) aimed at uncovering and reclaiming looted state funds and properties. 

Mr Ablakwa reiterated the government’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for the unlawful acquisition of public resources.

“The Mahama government is determined to recover all looted state funds and properties,” Mr Ablakwa stated. 

He explained that ORAL was established to act as a watchdog over state resources, ensuring that public assets are not only safeguarded but also restored where they have been wrongfully taken. 

“This initiative is not about witch-hunting but about protecting the public purse and ensuring fairness in the use of our national resources,” he added.

Mr Ablakwa stressed that the operation would be thorough and impartial, vowing that no one would be exempt from scrutiny. 

“We are sending a strong message that impunity will no longer be tolerated. Those who have engaged in corruption or benefited from the unlawful appropriation of state resources will be held accountable,” he said. 

He further noted that the recovery of such resources is critical to addressing Ghana’s economic challenges.

The ORAL chairman also called for public support in the fight against corruption.

He encouraged citizens to provide credible information about looted state assets, assuring them of confidentiality and protection. 

“This is a collective effort, and with the support of patriotic Ghanaians, we can build a nation where accountability and integrity are prioritised,” Mr Ablakwa concluded.

He gave this assurance while speaking on JoyNews on Monday, 13 January.