EOCO breaks silence on attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP: “He declined two invitations”
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has responded to the viral video showing its officers attempting to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Hon. Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court. In a statement signed by Head of Corporation Affairs, EOCO said the attempted arrest today, September 23, 2026, was … The post EOCO breaks silence on attempted arrest of Manhyia…
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has issued a statement regarding an attempted arrest of Hon. Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, at the Accra High Court. According to the anti-graft agency, the incident occurred on September 23, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation. The EOCO revealed that Hon.
Baffour Awuah had been invited twice in February 2026 to assist with the investigation but declined both invitations. The statement clarified that the officers acted within their lawful responsibilities when they attempted to arrest the MP, but the arrest could not be completed due to the escalating situation. Two individuals, allegedly seen on video facilitating the MP's escape, are under investigation.
Hon. Baffour Awuah then sought sanctuary at Parliament, despite the chamber being on recess. The EOCO emphasized that being an MP does not grant immunity from legal proceedings. The investigation remains active, and the agency will review all circumstances, including video evidence, to determine the next steps.
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