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The Minority in Parliament has called on former government officials to boycott any engagements with the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team.
According to the Suame MP, John Darko, its operations are unconstitutional and a violation of Ghana’s legal framework.
At a press conference held on Wednesday, January 15, he argued that ORAL’s activities overlap with and undermine the functions of established institutions like the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
For this reason, he believes that "no serious country will entertain anything such as this."
“Our advice to outgone government officials is clear: boycott any invitation from this so-called ORAL team. We refuse to participate in or recognise its activities because constitutionally established institutions already exist to investigate any alleged misdeeds,” Mr Darko declared.
He further criticised the Attorney General (AG) nominee, Dr Dominic Ayine for endorsing an entity that undermines the role of constitutionally established bodies.
The Minority also accused ORAL of going too far, alleging that its operatives engage in activities that disrupt the lives of private citizens.
“They are going about disturbing people, entering homes, seizing vehicles, and confiscating lands from individuals who have lawfully acquired them. This is nothing short of harassment, and it must stop,” Mr. Darko added.
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