ORAL: "What you are witnessing is not inaction, It is our steadfast adherence to due diligence" — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that his government will not relent in its pledge to hold corrupt officials accountable under the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) anti-corruption initiative.

There have been concerns about the seeming delay in prosecutions since the policy was rolled out earlier this year.

Critics have argued that the government has been slow in acting on cases of financial impropriety despite promising swift accountability.

Addressing journalists at a media encounter on Wednesday, September 10, Mr. Mahama explained that the delay is not due to inaction but adherence to due process to ensure fairness.

“Let me assure you, my fellow citizens, that we’ve not wavered in our commitment for even a moment. What you are witnessing is not inaction. It is our steadfast adherence to due diligence, due process and fairness in the pursuit of justice,” the President said.

He disclosed that more than 200 corruption-related cases are currently under active investigation, with about 80 suspects already interrogated. Several prosecutions, he added, are at various stages in court.

Citing specific examples, Mr. Mahama mentioned that trials have commenced in the Republic versus Kwabena Adu Boahen and three others case, while prosecutors in the Sky Train scandal have secured a trial date after concluding preliminary matters.

He also noted that charges have been drafted in the National Service Authority case and will be filed when the new legal year begins.

“For the National Cathedral matter, we are awaiting a forensic audit from the Auditor-General, while the EOCO is finalising its report on the EXIM Bank transactions. Dockets are also being prepared for the Buffer Stock and DRIP equipment cases, with investigations ongoing into the African Games case and about 20 other matters,” the President revealed.