Conduct thorough, expeditious probe into GH¢70,000 memo — Bagbin urges OSP

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to conduct a thorough and expeditious investigation into the controversial GH¢70,000 memorandum circulating in the public domain.

The document, which has generated considerable public attention, has raised questions about an alleged payment reportedly connected to the work of Parliament’s Appointments Committee.

Speaker Bagbin has urged the OSP to establish the facts surrounding the document and determine its authenticity, as well as the circumstances under which it was produced and circulated.

The Speaker’s call comes amid competing claims over the controversial memorandum, with questions being raised about whether the document is genuine or was fabricated.

According to Parliament, the matter is serious enough to warrant a full investigation, particularly given the potential implications for the reputation and integrity of the parliamentary institution.

Bagbin has therefore welcomed the OSP’s involvement and called for the investigation to be conducted thoroughly while ensuring that the process is completed without unnecessary delay.

The investigation is expected to establish the origin of the memorandum, verify its contents and determine whether any wrongdoing occurred.

Parliament has also indicated its readiness to cooperate with the OSP and other relevant investigative authorities to help establish the truth.

The controversy has meanwhile continued to attract public interest, with calls for the facts to be established before any definitive conclusions are drawn.

The outcome of the OSP’s investigation is therefore expected to provide clarity on the disputed GH¢70,000 memorandum and determine whether there is any basis for further action.