Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, newly appointed Chairperson of the Organised Reporting and Accountability Leadership (ORAL) Team, has pledged that the committee’s work will not impose any financial burden on the state.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, December 18, after the team’s inaugural meeting held at 2pm today, Mr Ablakwa revealed that all five members of the committee had resolved to work on a pro bono basis.

This decision, he explained, reflects their commitment to the public good and their determination to support President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s anti-corruption agenda.

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The ORAL Team, created to receive and investigate acts of suspected corruption reported by the public, is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing transparency and accountability within the incoming administration.

According to Mr Ablakwa, the members of the team have agreed not to draw salaries, allowances, per diems, or fuel coupons in the discharge of their duties.

“None of our activities will come at a cost to the taxpayer,” he assured, emphasising the team’s commitment to public service and financial prudence.

Mr Ablakwa further called on the public to actively support the team by reporting suspected acts of corruption, noting that the fight against corruption requires collective effort.

He stated, “We continue to count on your support; let’s do this for God and Country.”

His remarks highlight the team’s reliance on citizen participation to achieve its mission of rooting out corruption and fostering a culture of accountability.

The President-elect’s decision to appoint Ablakwa to head the ORAL Team signals his administration’s focus on integrity and good governance.

The committee is expected to work closely with state institutions and civil society organisations to ensure that all reported cases are handled transparently and efficiently.