Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing NDC, Augustus Nana Kwesi Andrews, has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), nearly a year after its launch.

According to him, there have been no visible prosecutions since the initiative began, a situation he says has left the grassroots frustrated.

“I am not happy with the performance of ORAL. The grassroots are angry; it’s been close to a year now, and there are no prosecutions,” he said.

Mr Andrews made the remarks in an exclusive interview with JoyNews’s Fostina Sarfo on The Pulse.

He explained that while the initiative was established to ensure accountability and recover misappropriated state resources, its delay in prosecuting cases has created disillusionment among party supporters and the public.

Mr Andrews mentioned high-profile cases such as the National Cathedral project, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, and Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), saying these matters require finality to restore confidence in the system.

“I appeal to the Attorney-General to open specialised courts to speed up the process,” he added, stressing that the slow pace of proceedings is affecting public faith in the government’s commitment to accountability.

The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative was launched to track and recover state funds and assets allegedly misappropriated by public officials.

The exercise was expected to demonstrate government’s commitment to fighting corruption and improving transparency in governance.

However, months after its inception, critics have questioned its impact, citing the lack of prosecutions and the slow pace of investigations.

Mr Andrews believes establishing specialised courts to handle ORAL-related cases will help deliver justice swiftly and ensure closure on long-standing issues that have attracted public attention.

He noted that swift and visible prosecutions would not only reassure citizens of the government’s commitment to accountability but also serve as a deterrent to others.

As pressure mounts for action, Mr Andrews’ call adds to growing demands from within and outside the party for the Attorney-General’s Department to expedite the legal processes tied to the initiative.