Alexander Abban, a former Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, has spoken about gifts given to parliamentary committees. He said this is a known practice.
Abban explained that these gifts are sometimes given by people who appear before the committees. He stated that this practice should not automatically be seen as bribery.
He made these remarks while speaking on a program called The Forum. The discussion focused on a GHC70,000 matter involving committee gifts.
Abban suggested that such gifts did not influence the decisions made by Members of Parliament. He believes the practice is separate from corrupt influence.
The former MP highlighted that the practice has been ongoing. He emphasized that it does not mean MPs were swayed by these gifts.
His comments aim to clarify the nature of these interactions within Parliament. He stressed the importance of not misinterpreting the situation as bribery.