The Honorary Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Bright Simons, has observed that many Ghanaians are enthusiastic about the newly launched Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile show on Saturday, he noted that the initiative has generated significant public interest, as citizens see it as a step towards ensuring accountability and recovering misappropriated state funds.

“There is a palpable sense of excitement among Ghanaians regarding ORAL,” Simons stated.

“The idea that public funds that may have been looted or misused will be recovered resonates strongly with many people, especially in these challenging economic times.”

He added that the initiative represents an opportunity for the government to demonstrate its commitment to fighting corruption and restoring confidence in public institutions.

ORAL, a programme spearheaded by the current administration, is aimed at retrieving state resources that have been unlawfully acquired by individuals and organisations.

While it has been widely welcomed, some analysts have raised concerns about its implementation and the need for due process to be followed in identifying and recovering such assets.

Mr Simons emphasised the importance of transparency and fairness in executing the initiative.

“For ORAL to succeed, it must be seen as a genuine effort to uphold justice rather than a political tool,” he said.

“Ghanaians are watching closely, and the government must ensure that the process is free from bias and conducted with the highest level of integrity.”