Following a historic electoral victory in Ghana's 2024 general elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by President-elect John Dramani Mahama, is expected to move ahead with its bold and controversial anti-corruption initiative: Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL). This initiative, which topped Mahama's 120-day social contract agenda, aims to address corruption, recover stolen state resources, and ensure accountability within the public sector.
As Ghana faces challenges of systemic corruption, ORAL represents the NDC's promise to usher in a new era of transparency and equity.
This article delves into the specifics of ORAL, contextualizes it within the current political climate, and explores how it may shape governance in Ghana.
What exactly is Operation Recover All Loot, aka ORAL?