South Dayi MP, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor
Rockson Dafeamekpor has defended the establishment of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) as a crucial measure to fulfill the government’s mandate of accountability.
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi emphasized that ORAL is a policy aimed at reclaiming state resources that were unlawfully appropriated—a central promise of President Mahama’s electoral campaign. He made these remarks during an interview on Good Morning Ghana, monitored by MyNewsGH.
“President Mahama made it clear that, if given the mandate, he would ensure all looted state properties are reclaimed. This resonated deeply with the electorate and contributed significantly to his victory,” Dafeamekpor stated.
While acknowledging concerns about potential duplication of roles with existing institutions, he argued that ORAL complements their efforts, particularly during transitional periods when newly appointed officials have not fully assumed office.
According to Dafeamekpor, ORAL gathers evidence and lays the groundwork for prosecutorial bodies like the Attorney General’s Department to act.
He also refuted claims that ORAL is unconstitutional, citing the Presidential Transition Act as its legal foundation.
“John Duku, my law school roommate, got it wrong this time. The Transition Act provides the authority for the President-elect to appoint transitional teams and committees,” Dafeamekpor clarified, addressing criticisms from his fellow lawyer and MP John Duku.
Addressing allegations of excesses, he asserted that ORAL’s operations have been measured and evidence-based.
“ORAL has no prosecutorial powers. It simply gathers evidence and forwards it to the appropriate agencies. This is not an overreach but a responsible government initiative,” he explained.
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