Private legal practitioner, Bobby Banson
Private legal practitioner Bobby Banson has expressed concerns over allegations that members of the Parliamentary Appointments Committee accept bribes to vet ministerial nominees.
He indicated that if the claims are proven true, it would be a significant indictment of parliament, as it would contravene the members’ ethical standards.
The legal practitioner noted that the allegations would negatively impact public trust in parliament, emphasising the need for a thorough investigation.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on February 1, 2025, Banson described the bribery allegations as a misfortune and called for a full probe to ascertain the facts.
“If indeed parliamentarians take money to approve or disapprove ministerial nominees, then it’s the height of misfortune,” he said.
Banson’s comments come amid controversy surrounding the Appointments Committee, following serious bribery allegations made by social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor.
Barker-Vormawor has since apologised and assured that he would delete the post that incurred the wrath of the committee members.
You can also watch videos from the Minority after chaos erupted during Mintah Akandoh’s vetting
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