Over 700 Petitions Received by ORAL Committee as it Prepares Report for President Mahama

The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is in the final stages of compiling its report for submission to President John Dramani Mahama.

Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, revealed that the committee has reviewed over 700 petitions submitted by the public, all part of its mission to promote accountability and combat corruption within the government.

In an interview with Citi FM, Ablakwa acknowledged the complexity of the task but expressed confidence in the committee’s progress.

He highlighted that while the process has been challenging, the committee remains committed to delivering a thorough and credible report.

“We are still compiling all the cases and will be presenting our report to the President soon. So far, the petitions we have received exceed 700.

It has been a daunting task, but there is strong political will and commitment to this cause,” he stated.

Ablakwa commended the government’s resolve to tackle corruption, pointing out that the committee’s efforts mirror the determination the National Democratic Congress (NDC) showed when in opposition.

He emphasized that the committee’s work in government demonstrates the same dedication to transparency and accountability that was a hallmark of their approach in opposition.

The committee has also taken steps to ensure the credibility of its findings, conducting validation exercises in the capital where much of the alleged misappropriation occurred.

Ablakwa shared that the committee is nearly finished with field validation in Accra, but will soon extend its efforts to the regions.

“Starting this weekend, we will be visiting the regions to conduct further validation sessions,” he said.

Ablakwa assured the public that the committee’s report will be comprehensive, reflecting a detailed review of the evidence.

The findings, he noted, would hold government officials accountable and reinforce the administration’s commitment to good governance and transparency.