The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on October 1, 2026, and is cooperating with investigators. EOCO is investigating alleged financial offences involving SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited. Baffour Awuah voluntarily presented himself at EOCO's premises at 10:00 a.m. following an arrest warrant issued by the Accra High Court on September 30.
According to EOCO, the allegations under examination include suspected criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, tax-related offences, and other matters. Baffour Awuah, also the Senior Partner of Sarkodie, Baffour Awuah and Partners, has been under investigation since earlier this year. This development follows an earlier attempt by EOCO officials to arrest him at the Accra High Court on September 23, which resulted in a confrontation.
The initial interaction was intended as an invitation to the agency but developed into an attempted arrest when an EOCO officer prevented the MP from leaving. Baffour Awuah resisted the attempted arrest, describing it as an unlawful arrest and an attempted kidnap, and subsequently sought refuge at Parliament. Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, explained the circumstances surrounding the incident.
EOCO had invited Baffour Awuah on two occasions in February 2026 to assist with its investigations, but he did not honour the invitations, according to the agency. However, the MP challenged that account, insisting that the February correspondence related to his former capacity as Senior Partner of his law firm, which represented SIC Life Savings and Loans. He claimed that his law firm subsequently engaged EOCO on March 4, March 18, and April 30, and supplied information requested by investigators.
The High Court authorised EOCO to arrest Baffour Awuah and search for and seize documents considered relevant to the investigation. EOCO had told the court that it had exhausted reasonable efforts to secure his voluntary attendance and was concerned that documents connected to the inquiry could be concealed, altered, or destroyed. Following his appearance at EOCO, investigators proceeded with him to his former law firm and later to his residence to execute the search authority granted by the court.
EOCO assured the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally, independently, and in accordance with due process. The Office said it would pursue all relevant lines of inquiry, assess the available evidence, and ensure that every person involved is afforded the rights guaranteed under the Constitution and applicable laws. EOCO appealed to the public to allow the investigative and judicial processes to run their course without speculation or premature conclusions.
The allegations against Baffour Awuah remain under investigation and have not been established by a court. EOCO said further information would be released when appropriate and legally permissible. The investigation is ongoing, and the public is awaiting the outcome of the probe into the alleged financial offences involving SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited.
Key points
- Baffour Awuah's arrest is related to alleged financial offences involving SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited.
- The MP is cooperating with investigators, who are examining allegations including suspected criminal conspiracy and money laundering.
- EOCO assured the public that the investigation will be conducted professionally and in accordance with due process.
