Dafeamekpor defends legitimacy of ORAL

Rockson Dafeamekpor, Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has strongly defended the government’s initiative, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), amidst criticism from the minority.

Speaking on Good Morning Ghana with Randy Abbey monitored by MyNewsGH, Dafeamekpor emphasized that ORAL is a legitimate government program aimed at reclaiming state assets unlawfully acquired by individuals, both public and private.

Addressing the minority’s concerns, he dismissed their claims as “baseless” and an “afterthought,” noting that the program had been operational for nearly a month before their objections were raised.

He referenced the appearance of Attorney General nominee Dominic Kini before the vetting committee, where Kini confirmed the program’s legal foundation.

“They have failed to point to any constitutional provision or law that deems ORAL unconstitutional,” Dafeamekpor remarked, challenging critics to provide concrete evidence to support their stance.

He further argued that government policies, including ORAL, do not necessarily require statutory backing, citing examples like the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) initiative. “Programs like Free SHS, which have run for years, were implemented based on policy and not law. ORAL is no different,” he said.

Dafeamekpor also highlighted instances of alleged misuse of public property, emphasizing ORAL’s role in gathering evidence to ensure state lands and assets are restored to public ownership.

He maintained that ORAL’s actions, such as summoning individuals or requesting information, are procedural and within the government’s remit.

The South Dayi MP urged critics to challenge ORAL through legal channels if they believe it is unconstitutional, rather than resorting to press conferences.

“If they feel strongly about this, they should go to court and test the law. That’s the proper way to address grievances,” he concluded.

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