NDC Cadres question NPP’s resistance to ORAL

The Gallant Cadres of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for resisting the government's Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative, questioning why the opposition party appears fearful of the program.

In a strongly worded statement, the group accused the NPP of defying directives aimed at retrieving alleged looted state assets, including lands and properties, from former government appointees.

They noted that while the NPP is demanding that President John Dramani Mahama fulfill his manifesto promises—including limiting ministerial appointments to 60—it is opposing one of his key pledges to recover stolen national resources.

The NDC Cadres warned that the NPP’s actions could trigger mass citizen-led movements, including potential citizen arrests of individuals suspected of unlawfully acquiring state assets.

According to the statement, ORAL has already received over 700 petitions from whistleblowers, which are being verified before recommendations are made to the President.

They also highlighted the constitutional authority of President Mahama to act on corruption, stating that Ghanaians overwhelmingly endorsed his leadership in the 2024 elections to "reset Ghana." The group blamed what they termed the “multiplicity of scandals” during the Akufo-Addo administration for the NPP’s electoral defeat, asserting that corrupt officials and their associates would not be shielded from accountability.

The statement further alleged that key figures from the previous government, including some with diplomatic and service passports, may have misused their privileges, and vowed that the security services would enforce compliance with the President’s directives.

Additionally, the group accused the Akufo-Addo administration of engaging in acts of state capture, including the unlawful acquisition of state lands. They claimed that properties near Labone Secondary School and other locations were allegedly acquired by close relatives of former President Akufo-Addo and former Vice President Bawumia, despite directives for all construction to cease.

The NDC Cadres also announced plans for a Public Tribunal to fast-track corruption cases and prevent what they described as “bizarre rulings” from courts allegedly packed by the previous government.

Emphasizing their commitment to holding officials accountable, they warned that if ORAL were hindered, citizens would take it upon themselves to track and reclaim looted resources.

They reaffirmed their stance that Ghana’s financial challenges stem from corruption, not a lack of resources, and vowed that no individual involved in alleged corruption would be spared.

The statement was signed by Comrade Richard E.A. Sarpong, the group’s Public Relations Officer, and his deputy, Ohenemaa Akos.

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