- Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu says 280 corruption and corruption-related cases are under investigation
- Operation Uncover All Roots (ORAL) is the NDC’s accountability initiative to hold public office holders responsible
- The ORAL Preparatory Committee submitted a report on 280 alleged cases to the Attorney General
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that 280 corruption and corruption-related cases are currently under investigation as part of the government’s accountability drive.
In an interview with JoyNews on Monday, January 26, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) introduced Operation Uncover All Roots (ORAL) as a key initiative to ensure accountability among public office holders.
“The NDC presented Operation Uncover All Roots as a framework through which we would demand accountability from public office holders,” he said.
Since taking office, the government has taken significant steps to act on allegations of corruption. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu revealed that the ORAL Preparatory Committee compiled information on 280 alleged cases and submitted a detailed report to the Attorney General.
“They presented a report with 280 cases, and I can confirm that the Attorney General has commissioned investigations into each of them,” he stated.
However, he clarified that the report alone cannot form the basis for prosecution.
“The report itself cannot be used to prosecute anyone because they are merely allegations. You cannot detain someone simply because a claim was made. That would not make sense,” he explained.
Assessing Ghana’s fight against corruption, the minister said the scale of waste and abuse under the previous administration made a change in government unavoidable.
“It was clear that there was widespread waste, corruption, and mismanagement of public resources. The media highlighted corruption scandals continuously, and the public eventually recognized the need for a change in government,” he said.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu also noted that progress has already been made on several cases.
“Over 100 people have been questioned; some have been arrested or detained for a period, others granted bail, and some cases are already in court,” he said.
He added that more than 20 cases are at an advanced stage, with dockets nearing completion and some already before the courts.
While acknowledging public impatience for swift outcomes, the minister urged Ghanaians to respect due process.
“I understand that people want quick results given the pervasive corruption in the past. The government appreciates this, but ORAL must operate within the framework of Ghanaian law. We cannot act outside the law,” he said.
He further explained that once cases reach the courts, the timeline is no longer controlled by the Attorney General or the government.
“When the Attorney General presents a case, it is the court that determines the process, timelines, and conclusion of the case,” he noted.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that fairness remains central to the fight against corruption.
“Justice must be done. Fair and lawful methods are being used to assess guilt or innocence, and that is precisely what is happening,” he concluded.
