Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, has confirmed that the Attorney General’s Office is preparing to prosecute individuals flagged by the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team.

Speaking on the government’s commitment to tackling corruption during a media engagement on Thursday, March 20, Dr. Srem Sai assured the public that the legal process is being handled with diligence to ensure due process is followed.

“We agree that most Ghanaians decided to vote for the NDC government because of the ORAL promise. Bear with us and be a little more patient. In a few weeks, you will see that ORAL is not just a campaign slogan but something President John Mahama is determined to make happen,” he noted.

Acknowledging public curiosity about when prosecutions will begin, he emphasized that the legal team is working meticulously to build solid cases.

“Every day, I see people on social media really asking when ORAL is going to start. I will take this opportunity to assure the public that President Mahama’s government is still committed to sternly fighting corruption, bringing culprits to book, and, most importantly, recovering the loot that we have all been seeing,” he continued.

Dr. Srem Sai stressed that while the demand for immediate action is understandable, the legal process must be thorough and fair.

“What we are doing at the AG’s department is what we call building the dockets for these prosecutions. As much as we know the public is eager to see what they call action, we must ensure it is done within the framework of the rule of law. We must respect the rights of individuals, even those we know are involved in corruption, let alone those we suspect,” he added.

About ORAL

Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) is an anti-corruption task force established by President John Dramani Mahama following his electoral victory in December 2024. The initiative aims to combat corruption, recover stolen state funds, and restore public confidence in national institutions.

Chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the ORAL team comprises former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo, retired Commissioner of Police Nathaniel Kofi Boakye, legal expert Martin Kpebu, and investigative journalist Raymond Archer.

The team submitted its report to President Mahama on February 10, detailing findings from a 53-day investigation into corruption cases. According to the report, potential recoveries amount to $21.19 billion in misappropriated funds and assets.

The initiative has faced criticism from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has questioned its impartiality. Richard Ahiagbah labeled it a "witch hunt," while former Attorney-General Godfred Dame raised concerns about its legality, arguing that it bypassed established institutions. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has also threatened legal action should he be implicated, accusing the team of espionage.

To encourage public participation, ORAL has launched a toll-free hotline and an online reporting platform where Ghanaians can securely provide information on corrupt activities.

With the Attorney General’s office now preparing for prosecutions, the ORAL initiative is set to transition from investigations to legal action, reinforcing the Mahama administration’s pledge to fight corruption.