Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has questioned the legality of the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative established by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

Mr Ahiagbah expressed doubts over the formation of the five-member anti-corruption committee, chaired by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, arguing that it lacks legal backing and risks undermining the country’s existing anti-corruption framework.

Speaking on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he asserted that the committee would not effectively strengthen Ghana’s fight against corruption.

"The NDC can come through Parliament if it wishes to give the ORAL Committee the powers to help it fulfil its campaign promise. Let the NDC do the right and lawful thing," Ahiagbah stated.

He further criticized the government, reminding them that they were elected through constitutional means and must operate within the law.

"The NDC must be reminded that they didn’t come to power through the barrel of a gun; they were elected and sworn in according to the law, the 1992 Constitution. So, they must operate with the law rather than become lawless," he added.

Mr Ahiagbah argued that the committee’s formation is unnecessary since several state institutions are already mandated to investigate and combat corruption.

Legal experts, particularly from the NPP, have also raised constitutional concerns, stating that ORAL lacks a legal foundation and could face legal challenges.

Despite the controversy, the ORAL team, led by Ablakwa, has already begun its work, intensifying debates over its legitimacy. Mr Ahiagbah maintained that Ghana’s existing legal structures should be allowed to function, rather than introducing committees without proper legal authorization.