Ghanaian Member of Parliament and lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has declared his intention to appear in court today, September 24, 2026, despite being declared wanted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). In an interview on JoyNews' PM Express, Baffour Awuah stated that he would not be intimidated by the threat of arrest. He emphasized that his training as a lawyer required him to be bold and courageous, particularly when representing vulnerable clients.
Baffour Awuah accused EOCO boss Raymond Archer of abusing state power after the lawyer intervened in the case involving his client, Salomey Baffoe. He claimed that his actions were aimed at protecting a poor woman whose fundamental human rights had been infringed upon by state actors. The MP described Salomey Baffoe as a poor lady from a village in Techiman Hansua with three minor children, the youngest being four years old.
The lawyer defended individuals who allegedly helped him avoid what he described as an attempted abduction. He argued that if people assisted him to avoid being abducted, that certainly could not be unlawful. Baffour Awuah further accused EOCO of lacking proper legal advice over its actions, stating that Raymond Archer needed good legal advice.
Baffour Awuah also alleged that an EOCO official assaulted his colleague, Afuaqua, during the incident. He stated that Afuaqua's eye was bruised and that they had advised him to lodge a formal complaint. The MP expressed confidence that the controversy would not stop him from defending his client.
The MP emphasized that he remained confident despite the circumstances. He stated that he dwelled in the shadows of the Almighty and was clear in his mind that he was secured and fortified by the Most High God. Baffour Awuah added that nothing or nobody would prevail against him, particularly since he was fighting for the poor.
Baffour Awuah's comments come ahead of his bail hearing, where he is expected to appear in court. The lawyer's bold statement has sparked a reaction, with many Ghanaians expressing support for the MP. The incident has raised concerns about the use of state power and the protection of human rights in Ghana.
The case involving Salomey Baffoe and the EOCO has sparked a heated debate in Ghana. The MP's decision to dare EOCO to arrest him has been seen as a bold move, with many calling for calm and urging the authorities to respect the rule of law. The situation remains unfolding, with many waiting to see how the court will rule in the bail hearing.
Key points
- EOCO has declared Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah wanted.
- Baffour Awuah is representing Salomey Baffoe, a poor woman from Techiman Hansua.
- The MP has accused EOCO boss Raymond Archer of abusing state power.
