The Director-General of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), Nana Attobrah Quainoe, has issued a strong denial of allegations made by Martin Kpebu, a member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee. Kpebu had claimed that Mr. Quainoe had agreed to return a parcel of land allegedly acquired from the state in exchange for leniency from the committee.
In a statement released through his legal counsel, Kudze, Kudze @ Law, Mr. Quainoe described the allegations as "contrived, false, and without any basis." He emphasized that he had not engaged with any member of the ORAL Committee, including Chairman Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on any matters concerning state land.
Mr. Quainoe's legal team further clarified that he does not own or possess any illegally acquired government land. They urged the public to disregard these false statements and called on Mr. Kpebu to retract his "utterly false and defamatory statements." The legal team warned that legal action may be taken to protect Mr. Quainoe's reputation if the retraction is not issued.
The ORAL Committee was established by President John Dramani Mahama to investigate and recover state assets unlawfully acquired by individuals during previous administrations. The committee comprises prominent figures, including Ablakwa, Nathan Kofi Boakye, Martin Kpebu, Raymond Archer, and Daniel Domelevo.
It's worth noting that illegal land acquisition is a serious issue in Ghana, with many cases of land grabbing and corruption . The ORAL Committee's efforts to recover state assets and hold individuals accountable for their actions are crucial in promoting transparency and accountability in the country.
In this context, the allegations against Mr. Quainoe are serious and deserve thorough investigation. However, it's also important to respect the principle of innocent until proven guilty and allow Mr. Quainoe the opportunity to clear his name.
As the situation unfolds, it's clear that the ORAL Committee's work is critical in promoting good governance and accountability in Ghana. The committee's efforts to recover state assets and hold individuals accountable for their actions will help to promote transparency and accountability in the country.
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