Daniel Domelevo, former Auditor General and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, has fired back at critics, stating that those who believe the committee is acting unlawfully should take their grievances to court. Apexnewsgh reports
Speaking on Joy News’ Upfront, Domelevo maintained that ORAL’s activities are lawful and straightforward, focused solely on collecting data to assist the executive.
“We’re not overstepping our mandate or infringing on other anti-corruption agencies,” Domelevo emphasized. “We’re simply collecting information from those who voluntarily come forward, as requested by the president-elect’s office.” He noted that the committee’s work is entirely voluntary and aimed at supporting the executive in making informed decisions about corruption-related cases.
Domelevo attributed the backlash to fear and hypocrisy, pointing out that similar initiatives have been perceived differently in the past. “In 2017, the senior minister announced that foreign firms would be engaged to collect data and investigate. It was fine back then, but now a simple team collecting data is a problem. That’s the hypocrisy we have in this country,” he said.
He also humorously highlighted the importance of clarity in legal matters, saying, “Until something is prohibited by law, it’s lawful. Otherwise, one day you’ll say I’m being unlawful for wearing a smock into the studio.”
Domelevo encouraged critics to channel their concerns through appropriate legal avenues instead of resorting to baseless accusations. “If we’re working unlawfully, go to court. Until then, we’ll continue doing what we’re doing – lawfully and transparently.”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
