On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Minister of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu addressed the media regarding the September 23 confrontation between Baffour Awuah and an EOCO official outside the Accra High Court. Kwakye Ofosu expressed surprise at the accusations against EOCO, citing a video of the incident that showed a polite attempt to get the MP to go with the officer. He questioned how EOCO could be accused of wanting to kidnap Baffour Awuah given the footage.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, the video of the incident showed a female EOCO officer displaying politeness and civility towards Baffour Awuah. He stated that the officer did not behave in a way that suggested she was trying to forcibly take the MP away. Instead, the officer appeared to be begging Baffour Awuah to come with her, and did not pose any threat to him. Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that this behavior was inconsistent with an attempted kidnapping.
Kwakye Ofosu also highlighted EOCO's capacity to use a tactical team if its intention had been to forcibly apprehend Baffour Awuah. He noted that EOCO had the resources to apply for a tactical team to facilitate the arrest, but chose not to do so. This decision, according to Kwakye Ofosu, suggested that EOCO did not intend to use force to apprehend the MP.
Baffour Awuah has stated that he drove away from the scene because he believed he was facing an attempted kidnapping. However, EOCO has maintained that the incident was an attempted arrest connected to an ongoing investigation. The differing accounts of the incident have sparked debate and raised questions about EOCO's intentions.
The incident occurred outside the Accra High Court on September 23, 2026, and has garnered significant attention in Ghana. Baffour Awuah is the MP for Manhyia South, and the incident has raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement agencies in the country. EOCO's actions have been questioned by many, including Kwakye Ofosu.
Kwakye Ofosu's comments have added fuel to the debate surrounding the incident, with many calling for clarity on what transpired. The Minister's assertion that EOCO did not intend to kidnap Baffour Awuah has been met with skepticism by some, who argue that the MP's account of the incident should be taken into consideration.
The incident is currently under investigation, and it remains to be seen what conclusions will be drawn about EOCO's actions. Key points to note include:
Key points
- The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, outside the Accra High Court.
- EOCO claimed the incident was an attempted arrest, while Baffour Awuah alleged an attempted kidnapping.
- Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu questioned the accusations against EOCO, citing a video of the incident that showed a polite attempt to apprehend the MP.
