Operation Recover All Loot
| Location | Accra, Ghana |
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| Also known as | ORAL |
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The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) is an National Democratic Congress (Ghana) led initiative focused on investigating and reclaiming misappropriated state funds and assets. The initiative is part of the John Mahama second term administration's campaign promise to Ghanaian voters.[1][2]
Oral Mandate
ORAL, as promised by the John Mahama administration is hinged on three central themes:[3][4][5]
- Investigate Cases of Corruption
A dedicated task force will be formed to thoroughly examine alleged corruption incidents that occurred under previous governments, with a particular focus on the period of New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
- Recover Misappropriated State Resources
ORAL is committed to reclaiming misappropriated public funds, properties, and other state assets, ensuring that these resources are redirected toward national development initiatives.
- Prosecute Offenders
The NDC pledges to take firm legal action against individuals and organizations proven to have misused public resources—this includes officials from the outgoing NPP administration and any future offenders.
Oral TaskForce
On December 18, 2025, shortly after the election had been declared for John Mahama,[6][7][8] he announced an oral taskforce to spearhead cumulative investigation into the oral initiative. The goal for the team was to gather all evidence that could potentially lead to the successful prosecution of all corruption and corrupt cases from previous government administration, particularly, the erstwhile regime.[9][10][11]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa | Chairman |
| Daniel Yaw Domelevo | Member |
| COP Nathan Kofi Boakye | Member |
| Martin Kpebu | Member |
| Raymond Archer | Member |
References
- ^ "What you need to know about 'Operation Recover All Loot'". 28 December 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Quashie, Richard Sena (14 December 2024). "What exactly is ORAL, and how does the incoming NDC gov't intend to execute it?". 3News. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "ORAL Committee's mandate rooted in law, critics misguided – Dafeamekpor". Graphic Online. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Effah, Evans (19 December 2024). "ORAL's mandate is evidence gathering, not parallel prosecution – Ablakwa". 3News. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "Mahama's ORAL Committee Clarifies Mandate Amid Concerns Over Duplication of Efforts". newsghana. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "EC declares Mahama as President-elect". Graphic Online. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Ghana presidential election result: John Mahama di new president of Ghana". BBC News Pidgin. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "2024 Election: Mahama declared Ghana's president-elect with 56% of votes against Bawumia's 41% - MyJoyOnline". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "ModernGhana". www.modernghana.com. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Mahama appoints 'solid' team to launch Operation Recover All Loot". Pulse.com. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "John Mahama establishes anti-corruption preparatory team to tackle graft". 18 December 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2025.