Former Auditor-General and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Daniel Domelevo, has dismissed claims that the committee’s work amounts to witch-hunting, asserting that any unfounded allegations will not stand in court.

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“If it is truly witch-hunting, it will fail in court,” Domelevo stated while speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, February 11. He further explained that ORAL’s report does not draw final conclusions, and any individual who believes they have been unfairly targeted has the option of legal redress.

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“If you think that we’ve damaged your reputation, you can go to court,” he told host Bernard Avle.

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Meanwhile, Private Legal Practitioner and former Berekum MP, Captain (Rtd.) Nkrabea Effah Dartey, has raised concerns over the legal basis of the ORAL report. Speaking to Channel One News on Monday, February 10, he argued that the report cannot be used as a foundation for prosecution, describing it as merely a tool for inviting individuals to provide explanations.

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However, Domelevo reiterated that ORAL’s role was limited to gathering reports based on evidence submitted by the public. He emphasized that the committee does not have the mandate to conduct investigations.

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On Monday, February 10, 2025, the ORAL team formally presented its findings to President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. The President subsequently directed Dr. Ayine to initiate immediate investigations into the reported cases.

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The committee disclosed that it has received a total of 2,417 complaints from both individuals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).

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“We received 1,493 calls through the toll-free line. We also received 924 emails. Fortunately, all the calls are recorded automatically, and the emails have also been preserved for verification and validation.

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“In total, the number of complaints received amounts to 2,417 complaints.”

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Since its formation, ORAL has maintained records of all reports through the toll-free call system and email submissions. President Mahama set the team’s operations in motion even before his swearing-in, underscoring his commitment to tackling corruption.

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The next step involves forensic audits by state agencies to assess the credibility of the cases and recommend necessary legal actions.

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