President-elect John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious 120-day agenda aimed at tackling corruption, restoring accountability, and strengthening Ghana’s democratic institutions.
A key feature of this initiative is Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), a comprehensive anti-corruption campaign to investigate misappropriation of state resources, recover stolen funds, and prosecute offenders.
Speaking during a courtesy call by members of the Apostolic Fathers, Mahama affirmed his administration’s readiness to execute the plan and deliver tangible results within the first four months of his presidency.
“We have carefully selected the things we believe are achievable within 120 days. We will work diligently to ensure that, at the end of this period, we can check each of them off,” Mahama said, adding that a dedicated committee would soon be inaugurated to oversee the initiatives.
Mahama reiterated his commitment to constitutional principles of probity and accountability, emphasising that public officeholders must be held to the highest standards of governance.
“It’s a constitutional obligation for us to ensure that public officeholders account for the trust placed in them. When taxpayers fund your position, you must be prepared to account for every resource entrusted to you,” he stated.
Acknowledging the persistent issue of corruption in Ghana and the broader sub-region, the president-elect described his 120-day agenda as a “last chance to get things right” and rebuild public trust in the nation’s democratic institutions.
While the full details of the 120-day social contract have not been disclosed, Operation Recover All Loot is expected to serve as the centrepiece. This initiative will involve:
- Comprehensive investigations into allegations of corruption and mismanagement.
- Recovery of stolen state resources.
- Swift and impartial prosecution of offenders.
The president-elect also highlighted the urgency of restoring confidence in governance, noting that the plan is a critical first step toward enhanced accountability.
“We want to raise accountability to another level,” Mahama said. “This is not just about recovering resources but also about ensuring that public trust in our institutions is restored.”
The announcement of the 120-day agenda has been met with high expectations from citizens eager to see transformative change in governance. The committee overseeing the initiative will be tasked with delivering measurable outcomes, ensuring that Mahama’s administration starts on a strong footing.
As Ghana awaits the inauguration of Mahama’s government, the 120-day agenda stands as a bold promise to address systemic issues and uphold the principles of good governance.