Former government spokesperson Palgrave Boakye Danquah has questioned whether the mandate of the ORAL Committee is still relevant now that President John Dramani Mahama has returned to power.
Writing on Instagram, Boakye Danquah, a staunch advocate for accountability in governance, raised concerns about the future of the committee.
“Is it time now for President Mahama to bring the work of the ORAL Committee to an end and hand over the 700 complaints to the OSP, EOCO, CID, CHRAJ, FIC, and other constitutionally mandated state institutions?” he asked.
His statement comes as Mahama, with full constitutional authority, assumes control of state affairs and could potentially redirect these efforts.
The ORAL Committee, established during Mahama’s transitional period, was tasked with investigating complaints and allegations involving public officials.
However, now that Mahama is back in office, Boakye Danquah suggested that the committee’s operations may need to be reevaluated.
He pointed out that the state’s resources, such as the tax-funded institutions like EOCO and CHRAJ, are more equipped to handle the ongoing investigations.
“President Mahama is now the man in charge with all the constitutional backing to work with state institutions,” he noted, emphasizing the potential overlap between the committee’s work and those agencies that are officially authorized to carry out such duties.
Further questioning the structure of governance, Boakye Danquah raised concerns over the involvement of key officials in the committee, especially with the appointment of the Director of Operations at the Presidency.
“Will he relinquish his role on the ORAL Committee or continue, especially being part of the National Security Architecture?” he pondered.
Calling for constructive engagement, Boakye Danquah encouraged citizens to voice their thoughts on these issues while maintaining respectful discourse.
“We are citizens and we are GHANA,” he reminded his followers, advocating for transparency and public accountability.
