President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians that his administration is making steady headway in the fight against corruption, revealing that more than 200 cases are currently under active investigation as part of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.
Speaking at a media briefing at Jubilee House on Wednesday, Mahama emphasized that while prosecutions may not be immediately visible, rigorous investigations are ongoing to ensure accountability and fairness.
“What you are witnessing is not inaction. It is our steadfast adherence to due diligence, due process, and fairness in the pursuit of justice,” he said, noting that temporary relief for offenders does not equate to permanent escape.
The President highlighted that roughly 80 individuals have been interrogated so far, with high-profile prosecutions underway, including cases linked to the SkyTrain project, the National Service Authority, the National Cathedral, and Akonta Mining. Draft charges are also being prepared for other suspected financial misconduct.
Mahama further outlined the roles of oversight agencies, noting that the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) is finalizing reports on Exim Bank transactions, while the Auditor-General is conducting a forensic audit on National Cathedral expenditures.
Investigations into the Buffer Stock and Drip Equipment projects, among others, are also ongoing.
To institutionalize anti-corruption efforts, the government has launched a Code of Conduct for Public Officials and inaugurated a high-level working group to develop a new national anti-corruption strategy.
Mahama stressed that this framework, together with ORAL, aims to strengthen ethical governance, improve public sector integrity, and coordinate enforcement among agencies.
“This government is committed to a new culture of accountability where the law is applied without fear or favor. Every single case of corruption that needs to be investigated is being looked into, and once evidence is found to ground the prosecution, that will happen, and it will happen swiftly,” he assured.
