The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana has officially denied a report that Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, was granted bail of GH¢50 million. On October 2, 2026, EOCO published a statement on its official X page, describing the report as false and urging the public to disregard it. This clarification came after the report gained widespread attention online.
According to EOCO, the report was untrue, and the agency did not address whether Baffour Awuah had been granted bail under any other terms. The MP's actual bail status remains unconfirmed as of the time of publication. Baffour Awuah had voluntarily reported to EOCO on October 1, 2026, following a High Court arrest warrant, accompanied by his lawyers and fellow MPs.
The investigation against Baffour Awuah centers on allegations of criminal conspiracy, causing financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, and tax-related offenses. These allegations are still under investigation and have not been proven by any court. EOCO's statement only addressed the GH¢50 million bail report, leaving other details about the case unclear.
Baffour Awuah walked into the EOCO offices on October 1, 2026, after the High Court issued an arrest warrant against him. This followed a prior incident on September 23, 2026, when EOCO officials attempted to arrest him at the Accra High Court. The MP arrived at EOCO with his legal team and fellow Members of Parliament.
The case has garnered significant public interest due to its high-profile nature. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, a fellow MP, reacted to Baffour Awuah's overnight detention, calling it unprecedented in Ghana's history. Annoh-Dompreh stated that Baffour Awuah had voluntarily reported to investigators and dismissed claims of incriminating material found during a search.
Annoh-Dompreh also warned that political power changes hands as the investigation continues. With EOCO dismissing the GH¢50 million bail report, attention turns to the next steps in the case. The agency's investigation into Baffour Awuah's alleged offenses continues, and further updates are expected as new information emerges.
YEN.com.gh will continue to follow official communications and provide updates on the case. The public remains interested in the developments, given the prominence of the individuals involved and the nature of the allegations. EOCO's statement has clarified the bail report, but many questions about the case remain unanswered.
Key points
- EOCO denies GH¢50 million bail report for Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah.
- Baffour Awuah's actual bail status remains unconfirmed.
- The investigation into Baffour Awuah's alleged offenses continues.
