Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai has expressed skepticism that the full GH¢21 billion estimated by the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) preparatory team can be recovered, emphasizing that the figure was based on initial complaints subject to further scrutiny.
Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, January 10, 2026, Srem Sai clarified: “I don’t think we can recover the entire 21 billion cedis estimated by the ORAL preparatory team.”
He explained that the ORAL team provided the estimate knowing their report would undergo rigorous investigations: “They knew that what they were receiving were complaints. Based on the complaints they had given estimates, they are aware that their report will be subjected to further investigations. We could get less.”
The Deputy A-G rejected claims that ORAL gave Ghanaians false hope, noting the government is pursuing accountability faster than any previous administration.
He also revealed a pending court case challenging the legality of ORAL’s preparatory work.
On the Sky Train case—one of the prosecutions stemming from ORAL—Srem Sai reported progress: “The first prosecution witness in the Sky Train case is almost done with his testimony,” adding that proceedings are moving smoothly.
The Sky Train prosecution involves former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) CEO Solomon Asamoah and board chair Prof. Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi, charged with six counts of causing financial loss to the state for a $2 million payment on a never-realized project.
The case has been adjourned to Wednesday, November 12, for continuation of cross-examination.
The Deputy A-G’s comments reflect cautious optimism about ORAL’s anti-corruption drive while acknowledging the complexities of recovering large sums through legal processes.
