The legality of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has sparked intense debate among Ghanaians, with proponents arguing it’s the most effective way to recover stolen state assets, promote transparency, and ensure accountability. On the other hand, critics claim ORAL operates without a clear legislative framework, potentially violating due process, and that the President’s discretion in implementing ORAL raises concerns about potential abuse.
Despite these concerns, Legal Practitioner Martin Kpebu emphasizes that ORAL’s primary purpose is evidence gathering and combating crime. Meanwhile, Hon Nelson Dafeamekpor assures citizens that ORAL is grounded in law, aiming to alleviate concerns about its legitimacy.
Ghanaians remain divided on the issue, with some viewing ORAL as a necessary measure to combat corruption and others seeing it as an overreach of executive power. The debate highlights the complexity of balancing corruption prevention with the need to protect individual rights and prevent potential abuses of power.
