By King Amoah, Kumasi
Nana Yiadom Atonsa II, Chief of Denanse and Atenehene to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has lauded the efforts of the “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) team led by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, and urged them to redouble their efforts in retrieving stolen state funds.
The chief believes that their work is crucial in supporting President John Dramani Mahama’s Reset Ghana Agenda.
Speaking to the correspondent in an exclusive interview, Nana Yiadom Atonsa II expressed his satisfaction with the ORAL team’s progress in combating corruption highlighting the numerous cases involving state officials that have been brought to light since the team’s inception.
Nana Yiadom Atonsa II admitted being shocked by the scale of corruption revealed through social media platforms and lamented how some officials abuse their positions without ethical considerations.
The daily exposure of corruption, both in government and the private sector, necessitates an organization like ORAL to help the government achieve its goals for Ghanaians, Nana Yiadom Atonsa II stated.
He firmly believes that President Mahama’s “Reset Ghana Agenda” hinges on the success of the ORAL team in deterring corrupt practices within the system.
The chief passionately encouraged the ORAL team to be unwavering in their mission. “I charge you to be vigilant, bold, and resolute to do your work without fear or favor because God is with you,” he proclaimed.
Nana further called upon all Ghanaians who believe in transparency, probity, and accountability to actively support the ORAL team in their quest to assist the President in reforming the country.
Nana Yiadom Atonsa II’s endorsement underscores the importance of tackling corruption as a vital step toward achieving national development goals. He hopes that a concerted effort from the ORAL team and the support of the Ghanaian public will contribute to a more transparent and accountable society, ultimately enabling President Mahama to realize his “Reset Ghana Agenda.”
