Private legal practitioner and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Martin Kpebu, has called on the Attorney-General to take quick action on a report submitted by the committee. The report contains details of suspected corruption and financial mismanagement. Kpebu believes that swift action is necessary to recover stolen state funds and hold those responsible accountable.
“My expectation is that the Attorney-General will work on the report we’ve given, and from there, investigations can begin so that we hold those who have looted this country accountable,” he said.
The ORAL Committee was created by President John Dramani Mahama as part of his commitment to fighting corruption. The committee’s main job is to find cases of financial wrongdoing, identify the people involved, and assist in recovering public money that has been misused. Over the past few weeks, ORAL has been gathering evidence, analyzing reports, and speaking to whistleblowers who have come forward with information.
Corruption has been a long-standing issue in Ghana, and many citizens feel that those who misuse public funds are rarely punished. This has led to a loss of trust in government institutions. The ORAL Committee wants to change this by ensuring that corruption cases are properly investigated and that those found guilty face justice.
Kpebu also spoke about concerns regarding the legal authority of the ORAL Committee. He assured the public that the committee is working within the law. He pointed to the Whistleblower Act, which allows citizens to report corruption through Members of Parliament, heads of institutions, and other official channels. He explained that ORAL offers another safe option for people who may not feel comfortable going directly to the police.
“Not everybody has the confidence to walk straight to the police, so other channels exist to receive complaints. If the president sets up a committee to collect reports, it’s completely lawful,” Kpebu explained.
Now that the report is in the hands of the Attorney-General, many Ghanaians are waiting to see what will happen next. Will the government act quickly, or will this report be ignored like many others in the past? Citizens are hopeful that this will mark the beginning of a new era of accountability. They want to see corrupt individuals brought to justice and public funds returned to the state.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the ORAL Committee’s efforts will lead to real change. Many are watching closely, hoping that the government will take the necessary steps to fight corruption and restore public trust.
blogpay
Total Comments: 0