Minority in parliament calls on former appointees to boycott ORAL committee

The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticized the establishment of the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) committee, labeling it unconstitutional. They have advised former government officials to ignore any invitations from the committee, asserting that its formation undermines existing constitutional bodies.

Addressing the matter, John Darko, Member of Parliament for Suame and leader of the Minority caucus, argued that the creation of ORAL violates constitutional principles. He maintained that the nation already has legally established institutions to handle investigations into alleged misconduct.

“No serious country will entertain anything like this. So, if you are a former government official and receive an invitation from this so-called ORAL, the Minority’s advice is to boycott it,” Mr. Darko declared.

He further explained the caucus’s position, saying, “We will not participate because we believe constitutionally mandated bodies are equipped to investigate any alleged mistakes of the government.”

The ORAL committee, chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, was formed on December 18, 2024. Its primary purpose is to recover looted state assets. However, the Minority contends that its establishment sidesteps the roles of existing state institutions.

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