Manhyia South MP turns himself in to EOCO

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has reported himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), a day after the High Court issued a warrant authorising his arrest.

His lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, who accompanied him, confirmed the development on Adom TV Badwam, stating it was the right thing to do.

The former Abuakwa South MP stated that his client was ready to cooperate with EOCO officials.

“He is also a lawyer and knows the right thing to do. So turning himself in is to assist with whatever EOCO requires of him, but we would expect that due processes will be followed instead of him being treated like a common criminal,” he said.

His appearance follows a court order issued on Wednesday, September 30, after EOCO told the High Court it had exhausted reasonable means of securing his voluntary attendance for questioning.

The court also authorised the agency to search for and seize documents relevant to the investigation.

The warrant comes a week after an attempted arrest of the MP at the Accra High Court premises on September 23 resulted in a confrontation between EOCO officers and persons at the scene.

EOCO has maintained that the attempted arrest formed part of its ongoing investigation and followed invitations issued to the MP in February 2026.

Mr. Baffour Awuah, however, has disputed aspects of the agency’s account, saying a representative of his former law firm appeared before investigators on three occasions and provided information, including a written statement.

Among the MPs reported to be at the EOCO office in support of Baffour Awuah are Kofi Amankwah Manu, Subin MP Obiri Yeboah, and former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Kpemka.

Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Justice Srem-Sai has disclosed that the MP is being investigated over alleged unauthorised financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Limited.

According to Dr. Srem-Sai, the suspected offences under investigation include financial loss, dissipation of public funds and money laundering.