The Accra High Court has issued a warrant authorising the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South. This development follows EOCO's application for the warrant after exhausting reasonable efforts to get the MP to appear voluntarily before investigators. The court also granted EOCO authority to search for and seize documents relevant to its ongoing investigation.
According to EOCO, the need for a warrant arose as the Office was concerned that documents connected to the investigation could be concealed, altered or destroyed if further action was delayed. This comes after a confrontation at the Accra High Court on September 23, 2026, when EOCO officers attempted to arrest Mr. Baffour Awuah. The incident drew attention to the ongoing investigation into the MP.
EOCO had previously issued two invitations to Mr. Baffour Awuah in February 2026, but the MP has disputed the Office's account of events. He claimed the investigation relates to SIC Life Savings and Loans, a client of his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners. The MP stated that his former law firm had provided EOCO with the requested information, including a written statement, through a representative.
Mr. Baffour Awuah explained that his former law firm was engaged by SIC Life Savings and Loans to recover about GH¢3.5 million invested with Equity Savings and Loans. The amount, including interest, later increased to about GH¢14 million before the parties reached a settlement. This context suggests a complex financial situation underpinning the investigation.
The court's latest order gives EOCO the legal authority to arrest the Manhyia South MP and search for and seize documents connected to the case. This development marks an escalation in the ongoing investigation into the MP's alleged involvement with SIC Life Savings and Loans. The warrant allows EOCO to proceed with its investigation.
The incident and subsequent court ruling have significant implications for the MP and the broader political landscape in Ghana. As a sitting MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah's involvement in an EOCO investigation raises questions about accountability and the rule of law. The case will likely continue to draw attention from the public and the media.
Key aspects of the case include the court's decision to grant EOCO a warrant for the MP's arrest and the search for relevant documents. Two key points are:
Key points
- The Accra High Court has authorised EOCO to arrest Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the MP for Manhyia South.
- The investigation relates to SIC Life Savings and Loans, a client of the MP's former law firm.
- The court has also granted EOCO authority to search for and seize documents relevant to the investigation.
