The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched a preliminary investigation into a circulating memorandum alleging a money-for-vetting scheme within Parliament’s Appointments Committee involving key legislative leaders.
The document in question, purportedly written by Deputy Minority Leader and MP for Asokwa, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, was addressed to Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri, Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh.
According to the document, Hon. Appiagyei returned GH¢70,000 that was allegedly allocated to her as an advance payment from the Majority Chief Whip ahead of vetting proceedings for two ministerial nominees and three Supreme Court nominees.
In an official public notice issued on Friday, September 4, 2026, the anti-corruption body noted that the contents of the document raise serious questions regarding the source and intent of the funds, with allegations pointing toward possible extortion of the nominees.
“Given the constitutional importance of the Appointments Committee of Parliament and the need to safeguard the integrity of the vetting process, and taking into consideration the content of the document to the effect that Hon. Patricia Appiagyei purportedly cast doubt on the source of the alleged funds and that it had the hallmarks of extortion of the nominees, the OSP has commenced preliminary investigation into the veracity of the document, the source of the alleged funds, and the purpose of the alleged funds,” the statement read.
The OSP confirmed that formal communications have already been dispatched to invite Hon. Patricia Appiagyei to assist investigators in establishing the facts surrounding the matter.
“To this effect, the OSP has dispatched a communication inviting Hon. Patricia Appiagyei to attend the OSP and assist it with the preliminary investigation,” the anti-graft agency stated, adding that it “is actively investigating all extortion allegations involving Members of Parliament.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
