National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has defended the government’s anti-corruption initiative, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), amid criticisms of its slow pace for prosecuting culprits in corruption-related cases..
Mr. Nketiah emphasized that ORAL aims to serve the national interest by recovering funds lost through corruption, rather than targeting political opponents.
“We won’t embark on witch-hunts like the NPP,” he said, highlighting the NDC’s commitment to justice, not vengeance.
He explained that the ORAL Committee is working to create a platform for whistleblowers to share credible information before establishing a full institutional framework for recovery.
He acknowledged that rebuilding compromised state institutions would take time, stating, “Cleaning up and rebuilding those structures will take time. We won’t prosecute people without concrete evidence, only for them to be acquitted after a few months. That’s not justice.”
“We’re not being slow with prosecution; we want a water-tight case” he added
The ORAL initiative was launched by the NDC ahead of the 2024 general election to trace, investigate, and recover state resources allegedly siphoned off during the previous administration. The five-member committee, chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, submitted its interim report to President John Mahama after a 53-day investigation, having received 2,417 reports highlighting alleged corruption.
Nketiah assured that the government is committed to finding lasting solutions rather than seeking applause.
