During a landmark media engagement at the Presidency, President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to fighting corruption. Addressing journalists in his first major press conference since returning to office, Mahama made it clear that no individual—regardless of status or affiliation—will be allowed to interfere in ongoing or future corruption investigations.
“Let me be clear: no one will be allowed to interfere in any corruption case. Our insistence on due process may offer temporary relief to those who have looted this country, but it will not grant them permanent escape,” Mahama stated.
The President revealed that over 200 corruption-related cases are currently under investigation and prosecution as part of Operation Recover the Loot, a national initiative aimed at retrieving stolen public funds and restoring integrity to public service.
Among the high-profile cases mentioned were:
The Republic vs. Adu Boahen and three others, where trials have commenced
The SkyTrain case, now scheduled for trial
The National Service Authority case, with charges ready to be filed.
Mahama emphasized that his administration’s approach is rooted in transparency and justice—not political vendettas. He also highlighted the work of the ORAL Committee (Operation Recover All Loot), which has identified 33 cases involving former appointees and handed them over to the Attorney General for prosecution.
The media encounter served as a platform for the President to update citizens on his Resetting Ghana Agenda, including economic reforms, social interventions, and governance priorities.
“We are committed to restoring trust in public institutions and ensuring that corruption is not rewarded but punished,” Mahama concluded.
