President John Dramani Mahama has received praise from Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State and President of the Asogli Traditional Area, for his efforts to fight corruption and retrieve stolen state lands and property by launching Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL).
Over 700 public petitions are presently being processed by the ORAL Committee, which is charged with looking into possible corruption and confirming information on stolen public resources.
Speaking on Friday, January 24, during President Mahama’s “Thank You Tour” in the Volta Region, Togbe Afede XIV stated that he fully supports the President’s resolve to combat corruption and restore accountability.
“ORAL was great news for all of us. It’s bad enough to suffer, but it’s worse to know that you are suffering because a few people think they deserve all that the state has to offer and get themselves involved in a desperate scramble for our limited resources under property-owning democracy. We support all your intentions, and all your plans to retrieve everything that was lost.
“Funds that were stolen, lands that were stolen, buildings etc. Your Excellency, you have our fullest support. We’re excited that you decided to make it unattractive for anybody to embark on that road. And that is why you have warned your own appointees. It’s our hope they respect that.”
He described President Mahama’s directive for his appointees to declare their assets as “heartwarming.”
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State also praised President Mahama’s reset agenda, highlighting its focus on governance and accountability.
“Ghanaians have welcomed your reset agenda, a brave fight against corruption… Ghanaians appreciate the fact that you are moving at the speed of light.”
Additionally, he commended the government’s vision for a 24-hour economy and its proposed initiatives, describing them as forward-thinking and transformative.
