President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the findings of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee as a clear indication of the financial losses that have depleted the nation's wealth.

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Speaking to the press after receiving the committee’s report on Monday, February 10, 2025, he underscored that the investigations, legal proceedings, and asset reclamations detailed in the report reflect his administration’s dedication to transparency and responsible governance.

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"The findings of this report make for sober reading. They reveal the scale of financial leakages that have cost our nation dearly, resources that should have been invested in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social development. But they also offer hope that through our collective efforts, we can reclaim what is ours and deter future acts of economic sabotage," he said.

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President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the government will carefully study the recommendations in the report and pursue legal actions where necessary.

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"As we receive this report, let me assure the Ghanaian people that the work does not end here. The recommendations of the report will be carefully studied, and where legal action and investigations are warranted, they will be pursued without fear or favor," he stated.

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President Mahama guaranteed that his government will meticulously examine the report’s findings and initiate legal proceedings as deemed necessary.

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"I have promptly handed over the report to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and given firm instructions to commence immediate investigations into the cases reported here, with a view to prosecuting anyone found liable for corruption or related offenses," he added.

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Mahama underscored the importance of a collaborative approach to combating corruption, urging individuals, advocacy groups, the press, and government officials to uphold integrity and foster accountability.

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"This is a defining moment in our fight against corruption. We must all play our part — citizens, civil society, the media, and public officials alike. Together, we will build a Ghana that is just, transparent, and prosperous for generations to come," he said.

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The five-member ORAL team was entrusted with detecting and recovering unlawfully acquired state assets.

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