Afenyo Loses All Hope as Okudzeto – A -Shakes Him with Bold Policy That Could Lock NPP in Opposition

North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s anti-corruption drive, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), has become a major political talking point in Ghana, with the initiative reportedly causing concern within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

ORAL was established to pursue the recovery of public money and state properties allegedly lost or improperly handled during the NPP’s period in government. Its activities have received support from some reform advocates, although NPP supporters have questioned the political intentions behind the campaign.

Among the transactions attracting attention is an alleged land deal involving NPP lawmaker Kennedy Osei Nyarko. Reports cited by Ablakwa claim that the legislator acquired a prime piece of land at Cantonments for GHS42,000 after receiving authorization from then-President Akufo-Addo.

Ablakwa has used the campaign to launch strong criticism against the former NPP administration. He described the party’s approach to governance as similar to a Ponzi scheme, arguing that a small number of elites benefited while many citizens continued to face economic hardship.

He also cited Afrobarometer statistics which reportedly indicate that 41% of Ghanaians experience hunger on a daily basis. According to Ablakwa, problems including unemployment, corruption and financial mismanagement contributed to the difficulties faced by citizens.

The campaign has also increased political pressure on Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The legislator had previously apologized to Ablakwa and his wife over an unrelated parliamentary vetting matter, an incident that has since been referenced in discussions about the political tensions surrounding ORAL.

Ablakwa further attacked what he considered the disrespectful conduct of the previous administration, pointing to claims that former President Akufo-Addo expected chiefs to rise when greeting him. He said such behaviour should not be accepted.

As the debate over ORAL continues, Ablakwa has also pushed for laws that would require greater parliamentary scrutiny and auditing before politicians can acquire state assets.

He has maintained that the NDC can remain in government for decades if it delivers effective leadership and responds properly to the needs of Ghanaians.

The long-term effect of ORAL remains unclear, but the campaign has already intensified political debate and placed several NPP figures under increased scrutiny.