Mussa Dankwah, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has suggested that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) — not the Attorney-General — should handle the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) report to ensure investigations and prosecutions are free from political influence.

In a Facebook post, Dankwah warned that the cases identified in the ORAL report, which include high-profile corruption scandals, could outlast the current administration, particularly if there is a change of government after the 2028 elections. He expressed concerns that a nolle prosequi (dismissal) might be filed if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) loses the 2028 election, potentially halting the investigations.

The ORAL committee’s report, presented to President John Dramani Mahama on February 10, outlined the recovery of $21.19 billion in looted state assets and undervalued land sales. The report includes major corruption cases tied to the National Cathedral project, Power Distribution Services (PDS), and the Saltpond decommissioning project.

While Mahama has sent the report to the Attorney-General for further action, Dankwah emphasized that the OSP should take on these politically sensitive cases to avoid accusations of political witch-hunting. He argued that this would ensure the continuity of prosecutions even if the political landscape shifts.

Dankwah also pointed out that the lack of a clear separation between the Attorney-General’s role and state prosecution has allowed for political interference in legal proceedings. He called for stronger resources and independence for the OSP to ensure justice is pursued beyond the current government’s term.

Source:TheDotNews