…Ghanaians Losing Faith in Leadership– Says Senyo Hosi
By Leo Nelson
Convenor of the One Ghana Movement (OGM), Senyo Hosi has delivered a sharp critique of the government’s flagship anti-corruption initiative, ORAL, warning that public confidence in leadership is eroding amid what he describes as a widening gap between rhetoric and results.
Hosi’s comments come in the wake of renewed debate over the effectiveness of the much-publicised Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) campaign, which was introduced to track, recover and prosecute the misappropriation of state resources. While the initiative was initially hailed as a bold step toward accountability, critics say its implementation has been slow, opaque and lacking in tangible outcomes.
Hosi argued that the ORAL promise risks becoming “another political slogan” if urgent steps are not taken to demonstrate measurable progress.
“Ghanaians are no longer moved by promises,” he said. “They are looking for evidence—clear, decisive action that shows leadership is serious about fighting corruption and restoring trust.”
According to him, the persistent perception of impunity in high-profile corruption cases has deepened public skepticism and weakened confidence in state institutions. He stressed that without visible enforcement and institutional reform, initiatives like ORAL would struggle to achieve credibility.
The ORAL programme, which gained traction during the last electoral cycle, was positioned as a cornerstone of the government’s governance and accountability agenda. However, analysts note that the absence of regular public updates, successful prosecutions, and recovered assets has left many citizens questioning its impact.
The OGM Convenor further warned that the credibility deficit could have broader implications for governance and economic stability.
“When trust in leadership declines, it affects everything—from tax compliance to investor confidence. Leadership must understand that credibility is not declared; it is earned through consistent action,” he stated.
Civil society organisations have echoed similar concerns, calling for greater transparency, independent oversight and periodic reporting on the status of investigations linked to the ORAL initiative.
Some governance experts have also urged the government to strengthen collaboration with institutions such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to enhance enforcement capacity and ensure prosecutorial independence.
In response to the criticism, government officials have maintained that the process of asset recovery and prosecution is complex and requires due diligence.
They insist that investigations are ongoing and that results will become evident in due course. Nevertheless, for many Ghanaians, patience appears to be wearing thin.
As the debate intensifies, observers say the future of the ORAL initiative may ultimately depend on whether it can transition from promise to performance—delivering concrete outcomes that rebuild public trust in leadership and governance.