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No violence, just trust the ORAL process – Ablakwa assures NDC supporters
The Chairman of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has called on National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters to refrain from violence urging them instead to support his team by providing credible information.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, stated that ORAL’s mission to recover stolen national assets will be conducted through lawful and democratic means.
“Our leader, John Mahama, has made it clear: there is no need to resort to violence. Violence has no place in our democracy,” the North Tongu MP Ablakwa said.
He underscored the importance of maintaining peace and order while the team works to identify and recover looted resources.
ORAL, an initiative under the new NDC administration, aims to address concerns about corruption and asset mismanagement.
Mr Ablakwa highlighted the comprehensive approach being taken by his team, including setting up toll-free numbers and online platforms for the public to report instances of wrongdoing.
“Just believe in the work we are doing. Call in. Use our toll-free numbers. Visit our websites. Let us know the wrongdoing and the looting that is going on. We’ll document it,” Ablakwa stated.
He assured supporters that the information received would be meticulously investigated.
“We are doing very, very credible work. We will go to the field, we’ll validate the reports, and we’ll present a comprehensive document to the powers that be. They will act on it,” he added.
Mr Ablakwa cautioned against taking the law into one’s hands, noting that such actions could undermine the democratic process.
“There’s no need at all to take the law into your own hands. Please, no violence. Let us resort to peaceful, democratic means, and we will get the solutions that produce better results than lawlessness,” he reiterated.
ORAL’s mandate has sparked enthusiasm among NDC supporters, many of whom see it as a critical step in ensuring accountability in governance.
However, Ablakwa’s appeal for calm and cooperation is seen as a necessary reminder to prevent any potential backlash or disorder.
As the initiative gains traction, Mr Ablakwa expressed confidence in the process and its ability to address corruption effectively.
“Trust the system we have put in place. Together, we can recover what rightfully belongs to the people without resorting to violence,” he concluded.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
