Domelevo, Kpebu, Kofi Boakye, and Co, Appointed As Anti-Corruption Taskforce

Accra, December 18, 2024 –

President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s transition team has established a preparatory anti-corruption taskforce to fulfill his campaign promise of fighting corruption. The initiative marks the beginning of Mahama’s comprehensive plan to recover the proceeds of corruption and ensure accountability when he assumes office.

In a press statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for the Mahama Transition Team, the task force will gather information on alleged acts of corruption from both public sources and other stakeholders. This preparatory measure aligns with Mahama’s anti-corruption policy, anchored by the “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) agenda, a core plank of his 2024 campaign platform.

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The task force comprises a team of experienced professionals and anti-corruption advocates, including:

1. Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Chairman
2. Mr. Daniel Domelevo – Former Auditor-General
3. COP (Rtd.) Nathaniel Kofi Boakye
4. Mr. Martin Kpebu – Private Legal Practitioner
5. Mr. Raymond Archer – Investigative Journalist

The team’s composition reflects Mahama’s determination to combat corruption by leveraging expertise across legal, investigative, and public administration domains. The inclusion of former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo and private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu signals a strong commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability, and justice.

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The statement reiterated that President-elect Mahama intends to hit the ground running on this critical anti-corruption agenda. ORAL, aimed at recovering misappropriated public funds and assets, formed a cornerstone of Mahama’s 2024 policy platform and is expected to be a key focus of his administration’s early actions.

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This move has been met with keen public interest as the incoming administration signals a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. With the preparatory team now in place, citizens and observers alike are hopeful that Mahama’s anti-corruption drive will deliver results and restore public confidence in governance.

Reporter: PRINCE ASARE
Source: Mahama Transition Team
Date: December 18, 2024