The former 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament and former Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has strongly defended the practice of facilitating parliamentary work, stating that it does not constitute corruption.

Speaking during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, January 30, Wusu made it clear that such facilitations are aimed at improving parliamentary operations, not for personal gain.

In his comments, Mr Osei-Owusu highlighted that facilitating parliamentary processes is an essential part of ensuring the legislature functions effectively.

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He emphasised that these actions are done in service of the national interest and not for the benefit of individual Members of Parliament (MPs).

“Facilitating the work of Parliament doesn't amount to corruption,” he said, pointing out that such measures are vital to ensuring smooth parliamentary operations.

Mr Osei-Owusu further explained that the facilitations are typically aimed at improving the efficiency of Parliament and are not done with any intent to corrupt or gain personally.

According to him, these actions are intended to help the MPs perform their duties better and do not involve any form of bribery.

The former Bekwai MP categorically rejected the notion that these measures are a form of corruption.

The former Bekwai MP's comments come amidst ongoing public debates on the transparency and integrity of parliamentary proceedings.

He called on the public to recognise the distinction between genuine facilitation of parliamentary work and corruption, asserting that the two should not be conflated.