ORAL: Ghana under my watch is no longer a safe haven for corruption – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has said Ghana has ceased to be a safe haven for those who defraud the state.
Speaking at the presentation of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team’s report in Accra on Monday, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the fight against corruption will continue with renewed vigour.
“As we receive this report, let me assure the Ghanaian people that the work does not end here. The recommendations of the report will be carefully studied and where legal action and investigations are needed, they will be pursued without fear or favor.
“Every pesewa recovered will be channeled back into national development and mechanisms will be strengthened to prevent such losses in the future,” Mahama stated
He issued a stern warning to those who think they can defraud the state and escape justice.
“To those who think they can defraud the state and escape justice, let this serve as a strong warning: Ghana is no longer a safe haven for corruption.
“To those who stand for integrity, accountability, and the rule of law, I assure you that this government remains your steadfast partner in building a nation where honesty and hard work are rewarded,” he declared.
President Mahama described this moment as a defining one in the fight against corruption, calling on all citizens, civil society, the media, and public officials to play their part.
“This is a defining moment in our fight against corruption. We must all play our parts, citizens, civil society, the media, and public officials alike. Together, we will build a Ghana that is just, transparent, and prosperous for generations to come,” he said
