Why Baffour Awuah Says He Never Ignored EOCO

Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has strongly pushed back against claims from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The lawmaker insists he never ignored any formal summons or refused to cooperate with the investigative body.

The controversy follows a tense standoff outside the Accra High Court on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, where EOCO officers attempted to arrest the MP in public view. Following the incident, EOCO released a statement claiming Baffour Awuah evaded two separate invitations sent to him in February 2026.

Setting the record straight, Baffour Awuah clarified that he officially responded to EOCO’s original request on February 18, 2026. As a newly sworn-in parliamentarian, he notified the agency that he referred the invitation to the Clerk to Parliament for official guidance on parliamentary privilege.

Far from ignoring the matter, a designated partner from his law firm represented him during three separate interrogation sessions. The representative met with EOCO investigators on March 4, March 18, and April 30, 2026, delivering all requested documents.

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The law firm submitted a comprehensive written statement to EOCO on April 30, 2026, fully addressing the inquiry. The MP pointed out that EOCO issued zero follow-up requests or invitations after receiving that formal submission.

Baffour Awuah questioned why the agency waited nearly five months to attempt a high-profile public arrest outside court. He maintains that the sudden ambush was unnecessary and intended to publicly embarrass him while representing his client in court.

The lawmaker stressed that public officials and law enforcement must adhere strictly to established legal protocols. Attempting to seize a sitting MP on court premises without producing a valid warrant breaches constitutional privileges.

With parliamentary leaders stepping in, legal experts expect EOCO to engage through appropriate parliamentary channels. Maintaining institutional respect protects due process while ensuring accountability across all branches of governance.

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Source: Ghana News Page