BRIBERY SCANDAL: Ayariga’s claims untrue- Parliament
Contrary to claims made by member of parliament for Bawku Central Mahama Ayariga suggesting that the new minister of energy had tried to bribe the minority caucus into approving his nomination, parliament has issued a statement dismissing the allegations.
Hon Mahama Ayariga had suggested that Mr Boakye Agyarko attempted to bribe minority members with GHC3000 through the chairman of the appointments committee which was turned down after they (minority) found out about the source of the money.
A statement signed by the acting Director of Public Affairs, Kate Addo, Parliament said the allegation is not true and baseless.
“Parliament has noted with grave concern, allegations that the Leadership and Members of the Appointments Committee have been bribed by some of the President’s nominees to facilitate the recommendation of approval of their nomination as ministers to the House.
“Parliament will like to state categorically and without any equivocation that these allegations are frivolous and vexatious, and should be discarded,” the statement said.
It added: “Parliament attaches a lot of importance to its constitutional duties and abhors practices that will not only affect its work but also bring the institution into disrepute. Therefore extreme care is taken and thorough background checks are made before chairpersons to the various committees are appointed. This is to ensure that the works they oversee are meticulously carried. Parliament will therefore like to state that no such event has taken place and anybody having any information to the contrary must resort to the laws of the land and take the appropriate action for redress”.
By Musah Abelyire/ghanaguardian.com
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