Former Auditor-General and Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee member, Daniel Domelevo, has dismissed claims that the committee’s work is a witch-hunt, stating that anyone who feels defamed should seek justice in court.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, February 11, Domelevo emphasized that the cases cited in the ORAL report are not conclusive. He maintained that legal avenues are open for anyone who believes their reputation has been unfairly tarnished.
“If you think that we’ve damaged your reputation, you can go to court,” Domelevo told host Bernard Avle. “If it is truly witch-hunting, it will fail in court.”
Legal Concerns Over ORAL Report
Meanwhile, Private Legal Practitioner and former Berekum MP, Captain (Rtd.) Nkrabea Effah Dartey, has questioned the legal standing of the ORAL report. Speaking to Channel One News on Monday, February 10, he argued that the report cannot directly lead to prosecution but can only serve as a reference for further investigations.
In response, Domelevo clarified that ORAL’s role was information gathering, not conducting investigations. “Our mandate is to collect evidence and forward it to the appropriate authorities for validation,” he said.
President Mahama Orders Immediate Investigation
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the ORAL team presented its findings to President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. The President then directed Dr. Ayine to launch immediate investigations into the cases outlined.
According to the committee, ORAL has received 2,417 complaints from individuals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). These include:
- 1,493 calls through the toll-free line
- 924 emails, all preserved for verification
Domelevo reaffirmed that all submitted evidence will undergo scrutiny, ensuring that only credible cases move forward for legal action.
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