Former Auditor-General and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Daniel Domelevo, has denied allegations that the committee is engaged in witch-hunting, asserting that any baseless accusations will not hold up in court.

“If it is truly witch-hunting, it will fail in court,” Domelevo stated during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, February 11.

Daniel Domelevo

He clarified that the findings in the ORAL report are not conclusive, and any individual who believes their reputation has been unfairly damaged has the right to seek legal redress. “If you think that we’ve damaged your reputation, you can go to court,” he told host Bernard Avle.

Legal Concerns Over ORAL Report

However, Private Legal Practitioner and former Berekum MP, Captain (Rtd.) Nkrabea Effah Dartey, has questioned the legal validity of the ORAL report. Speaking to Channel One News on Monday, February 10, he argued that the report cannot serve as a basis for prosecution but can only guide authorities in questioning individuals.

Despite these concerns, Domelevo emphasized that investigating individuals is not part of the committee’s mandate. He explained that the ORAL report is solely based on evidence received and that the committee has no authority to conduct further probes into cases brought forward.

Presentation of ORAL Report to the President

On Monday, February 10, 2025, the ORAL Committee officially presented its report to President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. Following the presentation, the President directed Dr. Ayine to launch immediate investigations into the cases outlined in the report.Volume of Complaints Received by ORALThe ORAL Committee disclosed that it has received a total of 2,417 complaints from individuals and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).”We received 1,493 calls through the toll-free line. We also received 924 emails. Fortunately, all the calls are recorded automatically, and the emails have also been preserved for verification and validation.

“In total, the number of complaints received amounts to 2,417 complaints.”With these developments, the ORAL Committee remains at the center of ongoing debates about its role in addressing corruption and financial mismanagement in the country.