However, he has raised concerns about potential clashes with the committee’s chairperson, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Mr. Blay criticized Ablakwa for making what he described as unfounded allegations against him and his family.
“If they invite me, I’ll appear, but with Ablakwa as the chair, I may lose my temper because of the defamatory things he’s said about me and my family,” he said.
Mr. Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has accused members of the Blay family of acquiring state lands unlawfully.
In response, Blay categorically denied the allegations, stating, “My family has not taken a single pesewa or land unlawfully from the government.”
Freddie Blay and his two sons have filed defamation lawsuits against Ablakwa, alleging that his public accusations amount to a deliberate campaign to tarnish their reputations.
Blay stated that the ORAL initiative, while legitimate if grounded in law, must not be used as a platform for personal vendettas or baseless accusations.
The ORAL committee, chaired by Ablakwa, is tasked with gathering evidence on alleged misappropriation of state resources.
The findings will be forwarded to appropriate investigative bodies. Other members of the committee include Raymond Archor, Martin Kpebu, COP Nathaniel Kofi Boakye (retired), and Daniel Yao Domelevo.
Blay’s strong statements suggest that his appearance before the committee could be anything but routine, particularly with the ongoing tension between him and its chairperson.