The Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) Committee has significantly enhanced transparency and accountability, according to its Chairman, Okudzeto Ablakwa.

On Monday, February 10, the committee handed over a large number of suspected corruption complaints to President John Mahama.

The reports, gathered from the public in response to ORAL’s call for citizens to report any suspected corruption, were officially submitted to the president, marking a key milestone in the committee’s mission to safeguard state assets and ensure good governance.

In his address, Mr Ablakwa highlighted how ORAL has contributed to raising public awareness about the importance of protecting state resources.

“Our work has not only underscored the need to safeguard public resources, but it has also provided a much-needed framework for the new government and its officials,” he explained.

He went on to emphasise that ORAL’s efforts have inspired greater accountability and responsibility within the government, in alignment with President Mahama’s philosophy that “charity begins at home.”

A notable success for ORAL was its intervention to save 50 bungalows that were at risk of being demolished by private developers.

These properties, some belonging to key ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Gender, were reported to be in imminent danger of destruction.

“We received multiple complaints from public servants who reported that private developers were attempting to demolish 50 bungalows. Thanks to ORAL's quick intervention, we were able to prevent the demolition and protect these valuable state assets,”Mr Ablakwa said.

He explained that, upon receiving these distress reports, the committee immediately contacted the National Security Committee.

A significant factor in the swift response was the strategic placement of COP Kofi Boakye, who serves on both ORAL and the National Security Committee. This allowed for prompt coordination and ensured that the demolition was stopped before it could proceed.

“As responsible citizens, it would have been irresponsible to ignore these complaints and allow these 50 bungalows to be destroyed,” Ablakwa stressed. “Thanks to the president’s foresight and the rapid response from our security agencies, we were able to safeguard these important assets.”

Mr Ablakwa reaffirmed ORAL’s ongoing commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of state resources.

He assured the public that the committee would continue to serve as a vigilant watchdog, holding public officials accountable for their stewardship of the nation’s assets.