The Office of the Special Prosecutor has begun an investigation into a reported payment of GH¢70,000. This money is said to be connected to the work of Parliament's Appointments Committee.
The investigation follows the circulation of a document. This document claims that a Member of Parliament returned the money.
The alleged payment was reportedly made in connection with the vetting process for ministerial and Supreme Court nominees.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor is gathering information to understand the details of the allegation.
Further steps will be determined based on the findings of this preliminary probe.