Ghana’s ORAL Initiative: 30 Cases Ready for Prosecution, Says Deputy AG

Ghana's Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, has revealed that approximately 30 cases arising from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative have been assessed as viable for prosecution after a thorough review of available evidence. The cases, which are being handled by the Attorney General's office, are expected to proceed to court in the coming weeks.

Prosecutorial Decisions Based on Evidence

According to Dr Srem-Sai, prosecutorial decisions under ORAL are driven solely by the strength of evidence, regardless of who the suspect may be. This approach has been adopted to ensure that justice is served without any bias or favoritism. The Deputy Attorney General emphasized that the prosecution is committed to upholding the law and holding those responsible for corruption accountable.

High-Profile Proceedings

The statement by Dr Srem-Sai has significant implications for several high-profile cases currently under investigation. In one such case, the former head of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, is facing charges related to his alleged involvement in the illegal mining scandal. The prosecution has described the trial as nearly complete, with the state intending to file additional charges during the legal vacation ahead of October.

Cases Reaching Advanced Stages

Between five and ten of the 30 cases have already reached advanced stages before the courts, with the state intending to file additional charges during the legal vacation ahead of October. This development is a significant escalation in the government's efforts to recover public funds, with the ORAL initiative serving as a central pillar of the administration's anti-corruption drive.

Closure of the SkyTrain Case

The Deputy Attorney General also provided fresh details on the SkyTrain case, which has been closed after the accused party failed to file witness statements. This development could prove consequential as the trial progresses, and the prosecution is expected to present its case in the coming weeks.

Evidentiary Gaps in Mining Report

In another development, Dr Srem-Sai revealed that the state had identified evidentiary gaps that need to be addressed before any charges can be filed in connection with the illegal mining report compiled by Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. Investigators have been instructed to gather additional material and resubmit their findings.

Arrest Warrant Issued for KOKA

Meanwhile, an Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for NPP communicator Kweku Osei Korankye Asiedu, known as KOKA, after he failed to appear in court. KOKA faced charges of threat of death and publication of false news linked to videos he allegedly recorded targeting EOCO staff. The court adjourned the case to August 25, 2026, after the prosecution described his absence as disrespectful to the court.

The ORAL initiative has been a significant development in Ghana's anti-corruption drive, with several high-profile cases currently under investigation. The statement by Dr Srem-Sai has significant implications for these cases, and the prosecution is expected to proceed with the trials in the coming weeks. The public will be watching closely as these cases unfold, and the government's efforts to recover public funds will be closely scrutinized.

Source: Yen Politics