Dafeamekpor condemns attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP at court

South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has harshly criticized the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) for attempting to arrest Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah within the Accra High Court premises. In a recent social media post on Wednesday, September 23, Dafeamekpor emphasized that law enforcement agencies must adhere to constitutional procedures when seeking to arrest or serve processes on Members of Parliament.

He pointed to Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees protections for the Speaker, MPs, and the Clerk to Parliament while they are engaged in parliamentary proceedings, traveling to or returning from them. Dafeamekpor argued that the proper course of action should involve the Speaker of Parliament, not EOCO or other law enforcement bodies.

He strongly condemned the reported attempt as "absolutely unacceptable," warning EOCO and other agencies against actions that could harm Parliament's authority and dignity. Dafeamekpor emphasized that parliamentary leaders are committed to maintaining respect between the nation's institutions and will resist any breach of established protocols.

This incident comes after a confrontation at the Accra High Court on Wednesday, where Nana Awuah, who is also representing Salomey Baffoe in court, was approached by an EOCO official who asked him to accompany her to the office but failed to present a warrant or identification. Awuah declined and left the court. EOCO maintains that the attempted arrest was part of their lawful investigation, stating that Baffour Awuah was invited twice in February 2026 to assist but did not comply.

Dafeamekpor expressed concern over the incident's timing, noting that it occurred during an ECOWAS Parliament conference in Accra. He warned that procedural improprieties could negatively impact Ghana's reputation both domestically and internationally. Dafeamekpor stressed that if Awuah is accused of an offense for which EOCO seeks his presence, the law should be followed strictly according to Article 117 of the Constitution.