I Can’t Hide It Again; The Chief Of Staff Gave Me 2,000 Ghana Cedis After The Vetting

In an interview on January 30, 2025, the former First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Honorable Joseph Osei-Owusu, made a bold statement about the money he received from the former Chief of Staff after completing his vetting process. According to Honorable Owusu, he was given 2,000 Ghana Cedis as a member of a committee following the vetting of the Chief of Staff during President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration.

Honorable Joseph Osei-Owusu, who was also the former Chairman of the Appointments Committee, disclosed on Joy News’ PM Express that the committee he led had received money from the Chief of Staff under former President Akufo-Addo’s government. However, he clarified that the money was not a bribe. He explained that since the payment was made only after the committee had completed its work, it could not have influenced their decisions.

“The highest amount I received on the Appointments Committee from the Chief of Staff was Gh¢ 2,000,” Honorable Joseph Osei-Owusu, the former Deputy Speaker of Parliament under Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, stated.

Nana Akufo-Addo lost the 2012 election to former President John Dramani Mahama. However, Mahama was defeated by Akufo-Addo in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. Despite Akufo-Addo’s efforts for Ghanaians to vote for his Vice President, Dr. Bawumia, he lost the 2024 elections.