The former Auditor-General and a newly appointed member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has provided clarity on misunderstandings surrounding the handling of corruption cases in Ghana.

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Speaking on Joy News' PM Express with Evans Mensah, Domelevo highlighted the importance of a collaborative, multi-agency effort in the fight against corruption, stressing that no single institution can independently lead the charge.

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Domelevo explained that his decision to join the ORAL Team aligns with his unwavering commitment to fostering accountability and addressing corruption in the country.

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“All these years, I have been at the forefront of the fight against corruption, crusading for looted monies to be returned and for people to be held accountable.

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"So if the opportunity comes to do some preparatory work and I am invited, I don’t see why I should not be involved,” he said.

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Domelevo expressed strong confidence in the ORAL Team’s objectives, particularly in recovering misused public funds and thoroughly investigating corruption allegations brought forward by the public.

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Mr. Domelevo clarified a prevalent misunderstanding that corruption cases are solely handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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“As the Chairperson, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, put it, we are talking about the bleeding of the public purse, and we may have to take action quickly,” he stated.

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He emphasized the need to categorize cases appropriately to facilitate thorough investigations and successful outcomes.

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“It is necessary that we gather this information and break it into pieces. We need to say, ‘Look, these cases are good for the Special Prosecutor, these for the Auditor-General, and these for CHRAJ or EOCO.’”

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Mr. Domelevo underscored the critical role of data gathering and analysis in combating corruption, acknowledging the difficulties associated with this process.

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“Gathering data and making sense of it is not an easy job—it’s time-consuming,” he noted.

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“This period, before the President-elect takes office, is crucial.

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"He cannot direct investigations or prosecutions yet, but he can collect data to be ready when the time comes.”

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Mr. Domelevo further noted that the ORAL Team’s efforts would pave the way for effective investigations once the new administration takes office.

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He highlighted the need for collaboration between agencies, stressing that certain cases would require forensic audits instead of just criminal prosecution.

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