ORAL Team Uncovers 33 Corruption Cases Involving Former Government Officials

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice is preparing to prosecute 33 cases of corruption and related offences involving former government appointees.

These cases are based on findings from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team — an anti-corruption task force established by President Mahama after his re-election in 2024. The ORAL Team was mandated to investigate suspected corruption, particularly from the previous administration, and refer credible cases to the appropriate state institutions for further action.

The five-member team was chaired by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Other members included former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo, retired Police Commissioner Nathaniel Kofi Boakye, legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, and investigative journalist Raymond Archer.

After months of investigations, the ORAL Team submitted its report to the Office of the Attorney-General, identifying 33 cases with substantial evidence for possible prosecution.

Speaking at a meeting with the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, President Mahama said legal proceedings would soon begin.

“We set up the ORAL Committee, which identified 33 cases. These were handed over to the Attorney-General, who has assigned special investigation teams to handle each one,” he said.

He noted that many of the cases involve the acquisition of properties through illicit means. “Some prosecutions have already begun, and more are expected to follow shortly,” he added.

President Mahama reaffirmed his government’s commitment to combating corruption and ensuring accountability across all levels of leadership.