I Hope ORAL Will Not Just Be Oral

I Hope ORAL Will Not Just Be Oral

Will Ghana’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Truly enhance Justice?

The newly formed government of Ghana launched an ambitious initiative—Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL)—to collate  suspected cases of corruption against the state . This bold move has reignited public hope that years of alleged financial mismanagement, corruption, and blatant looting of national resources will finally be addressed. We are equally thankful

The committee tasked with this mission has presented its final report to the president, and he has forwarded it to the attorney general for deliberate action. However, given Ghana’s history of anti-corruption campaigns that failed to yield results, many are skeptical. The burning question remains: Will ORAL report actually aid recovery of looted wealth, or will it be reduced to mere talk—just oral rhetoric?

A History of Anti-Corruption Failures

Ghana has witnessed multiple governments promise to fight corruption, only for these efforts to fizzle out. Committees have been set up, reports compiled, and public statements made, yet justice remains elusive. High-profile corruption cases are often met with selective prosecution or political shielding.

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Many recall similar past initiatives that ended in silence after initial media hype. The failure to act decisively against corruption has emboldened individuals to loot state resources, knowing that no real consequences will follow. Will ORAL be any different?

Public Confidence Is at Stake

The Ghanaian people are watching closely. Trust in government anti-corruption efforts is already at an all-time low. Citizens are tired of empty promises—they want to see:

Stolen funds recovered and reinvested in national development

Prosecutions of individuals found culpable, regardless of political affiliation

A transparent follow-through on the committee’s recommendations

The government’s commitment to real action over mere words will determine whether ORAL succeeds or fails.

ORAL Must Not Be Just Oral Talk

If ORAL turns out to be another political gimmick, it will further erode trust in governance and embolden corruption. The government has a rare opportunity to set a precedent—but only if it pursues offenders without fear or favor.

Key actions needed:
✅ Immediate legal action against those implicated
✅ Full transparency in recovered funds and assets
✅ No political interference in prosecutions

If these steps are not taken, ORAL will remain just oral talk—a wasted opportunity that reinforces the belief that corruption in Ghana is untouchable.

Final Thoughts: Action, Not Just Talk

The fight against corruption requires more than just committees and reports. It demands bold action, political will, and a commitment to justice. If ORAL is to have any real impact, it must deliver results, not excuses.

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As a citizen, I remain hopeful but cautious. Ghana deserves accountability, and it’s time for ORAL to prove it is more than just oral talk.

Let’s see results in the coming Months

For the love of God society and young people
Blessings

Rev Seth Agbeli Kunkpe
Pen From AFar….. writing to make things Right