President John Mahama has strongly denied claims that some lawyers in his ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are trying to cut secret deals with former government officials facing corruption investigations. Speaking in Accra on Wednesday, he said there is “no evidence” to back such allegations and assured Ghanaians that justice will take its full course.
Mahama stressed that no one can interfere with the process under his watch. According to him, any person attempting such manoeuvres is simply wasting their time and resources. He emphasized that prosecutions are being carefully prepared and that justice will eventually be delivered.
The NDC had campaigned heavily on its Operation Recover All the Loot (ORAL) programme during the 2024 elections — a bold promise to track and recover funds allegedly stolen by the previous administration. This pledge resonated with many voters and contributed to the party’s decisive win. But almost a year later, impatience is growing as few high-profile prosecutions have begun.
Recently, NDC General Secretary Fiifi Kwetey openly warned that some party members were trying to shield individuals meant to face trial. Speaking at the NDC Lawyers Association’s annual conference, he said such betrayal of public trust would not be tolerated, insisting that “punishment must be exacted.”
Mahama has since moved to calm fears, reiterating that ORAL is very much alive and prosecutions will go forward. His words are meant to reassure Ghanaians that the anti-corruption drive is not faltering. However, with expectations running high, pressure continues to mount on the government to prove that “recovering the loot” is more than just an election campaign promise.
