Afenyo-Markin Blasts ORAL Committee, Calls It A Weapon For Personal Grudges

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced strong opposition to the establishment of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee by the incoming administration. He described the initiative, led by President-elect John Mahama, as unconstitutional and unnecessary, accusing it of targeting former appointees of the Akufo-Addo government.

Afenyo-Markin Condemns ORAL Committee, Calls for Rule of Law

Speaking during the final session of Ghana’s Eighth Parliament ahead of its dissolution, Mr. Afenyo-Markin expressed his concerns about the committee’s potential to disrupt governance and infringe on citizens’ rights.

“It is on this note that I condemn, in no uncertain terms, the establishment of the so-called ORAL committee,” he said.

The ORAL initiative aims to address corruption and state capture as part of the incoming administration’s accountability efforts, drawing widespread attention since the 2024 elections. However, the Majority Leader believes existing state institutions are sufficient to handle such matters.

“When someone commits a crime, the due process of the law must take effect,” he noted. “We do not need any so-called ORAL. We already have institutions of the state to address corruption and recover state assets.”

Mr. Afenyo-Markin cautioned against the committee’s operations, arguing they could disrupt the governance of the country. He also warned about the potential for overreach, saying,

“We do not want people chasing others into their homes or bedrooms under the guise of recovering ill-gotten wealth. Such actions are a violation of citizens’ rights.”

While criticizing the ORAL committee, he acknowledged public frustration over corruption but urged support for lawful institutions rather than what he described as politically motivated witch-hunts.

He revealed that the incoming Minority Caucus had adopted the slogan “Touch one, touch all” as a show of solidarity against what they see as attempts to intimidate or persecute members of the outgoing administration.

“We will not allow the incoming majority to use unconstitutional means to silence us or frustrate individuals. Ghana is built on the rule of law, not on populist agendas,” he declared.

The Majority Leader concluded by challenging the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) majority to focus on governance and fulfilling campaign promises instead of pursuing political opponents.

“Ghana deserves leadership that prioritizes development, not a government obsessed with chasing political rivals. Let us use the next four years to build a stronger nation,” he said.

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