According to a report by FactCheckGhana, some journalists disclosed in an interview that they received up to GH¢10,000 for the event, which took place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on August 25, 2024. One of the journalists dismissed rumours of receiving GH¢20,000, clarifying instead that he received GH¢10,000. "I received GH¢10,000, not GH¢20,000. They also paid for my flight and one night's accommodation," the unnamed journalist was quoted as telling Fact-Check Ghana. The report also mentioned that the journalist stated they had to sign against their names before collecting the money. "I can only speak about what I received, which was GH¢10,000, and I signed for it," another journalist was reported to have said. Dennis Miracle Aboagye, the Director of Communication for the Bawumia Campaign, reportedly confirmed the invitation of 220 journalists but denied that they paid any journalist GH¢10,000. "I haven't given any GH¢20,000 or GH¢10,000 to any media house.