The former First Deputy Speaker of , , has provided insights into how members of the Appointments Committee receive payments to facilitate their work.
Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on January 29, 2025, Osei-Owusu, affectionately known as Joe Wise, recalled his time as Chairman of the Appointments Committee.
He shared that the Chief of Staff typically provides committee members with money, usually after they have vetted ministerial nominees, acknowledging that these monetary payments were intended to facilitate the committee's work smoothly and efficiently.
According to the former Member of for Bekwai, such actions should not be linked to or described as bribery.
