Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Justice Minister-Designate, has robustly defended the constitutionality of the government’s “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) team. Apexnewsgh reports
During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, 2025, Dr. Ayine dismissed concerns about the legal basis of the ORAL team, which was established on December 18, 2024, and is chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Dr. Ayine acknowledged that ORAL is not a traditional legal body but asserted that its operations align with the values and principles of Ghana’s Constitution. He emphasized the preamble of the 1992 Constitution as the foundational basis for the team’s mandate, highlighting the importance of accountability as a fundamental value.
The ORAL team is designed to ensure accountability by targeting politically exposed persons who have misused public office to amass wealth through illegal means. According to Dr. Ayine, the team’s mandate is to recover stolen property, funds, and other intangible resources for the benefit of the state.
Dr. Ayine clarified that the non-legal nature of the ORAL team does not equate to illegality. “The fact that it is a non-legal body doesn’t mean it is illegal,” he said, adding that the team operates within a framework that respects the rule of law and upholds the rights of individuals under investigation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
