The government’s flagship anti-corruption initiative, Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL), has already seen 65 individuals questioned as part of investigations into the misappropriation of public funds, according to the Minister for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
Speaking on The KeyPoints on TV3 on Saturday, May 10, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu disclosed that the inquiries are part of a wider push to hold public officials—past and present—accountable for financial irregularities across various government programmes and institutions.
“Out of the over 200 cases flagged, 65 people have already been invited and questioned. Some have even been arrested, and a few have been formally charged. This is not just talk — the work is ongoing,” he said.
The minister revealed that investigations are actively underway in several high-profile matters, including the National Service Scheme fraud, the SkyTrain agreement, and procurement issues surrounding the National Cathedral project.
“This is a government that is not interested in spectacle but in substance. We are not parading people for political points. Real work is being done behind the scenes,” he explained.
ORAL was introduced amid growing public demand for accountability, especially as economic pressures intensify. The initiative aims to recover misused state resources and restore public trust.
Emphasising the seriousness of the effort, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu made it clear that there would be no exemptions or interference in the legal process.
“Even in the U.S., Donald Trump, a former president, was prosecuted not for political theatre but based on evidence. We are also moving from promises to prosecution, from pledges to convictions. That’s the phase we’re in now,” he said, stressing the government’s commitment to due process.
The minister also touched on broader government priorities, highlighting the link between accountability and development. He pointed to job creation programmes that aim to produce measurable, equitable outcomes.
He cited the Adwumawura initiative, which is supporting 2,000 young entrepreneurs from a competitive pool of over 10,000 applicants. He also mentioned the 1 Million Coders programme, which received more than 151,000 applications within days of its launch.
According to him, the design of these programmes reflects a commitment to inclusion and fairness.
“At least 45% of participants must be women, and 5% must be persons with physical impairments,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated.
With the anti-corruption campaign gaining momentum and social interventions rolling out in parallel, the government appears to be sharpening its focus on both justice and opportunity as it responds to citizen concerns.
