Former President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative is strictly aimed at tackling corruption and upholding accountability in public office, rather than being used to unfairly target individuals.

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During a meeting with the Ghana Bar Association on Wednesday, he emphasized that ORAL serves as a formal channel for whistleblowers to report corruption cases, with proper investigative processes in place.

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He acknowledged corruption as a major issue affecting governance, noting that many public officials misuse state resources. Given that corruption was a key concern for Ghanaians in the last election, Mahama stressed the need for decisive measures to curb it.

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According to him, ORAL provides a direct reporting system for whistleblowers, including a hotline that has so far received over 2,000 calls. While some reports lacked evidence, credible cases have been forwarded to the Attorney General for necessary action.

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Dismissing allegations that ORAL is being used for political vendettas, Mahama reassured that the initiative is purely intended to strengthen Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.

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“This is not about political witch-hunting. It is an important tool in the fight against corruption,” he said.

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