John Darko condemns attempt by EOCO to arrest Manhyia South MP in court
Suame MP and Legal Counsel to the Minority in Parliament, John Darko, has condemned what he describes as an alleged attempt by officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court. Mr Darko said the incident was unacceptable, particularly because Nana […]
John Darko, the MP for Suame and Legal Advisor to the Minority in Parliament, has vehemently denounced what he claims was an attempt by Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) officials to apprehend the Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Accra High Court. Mr. Darko expressed his disapproval of the incident, emphasizing that it is particularly egregious given Nana Baffour Awuah's dual role as a Member of Parliament and a lawyer representing a client in the court.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Mr. Darko vehemently condemned the actions taken at the Accra High Court against Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. He argued that a sitting MP and lawyer appearing in court on behalf of his client should be accorded the utmost respect and subject to the proper legal procedures. Mr. Darko further cautioned that no state institution should function beyond the Constitution, asserting that there are legitimate avenues for addressing any concerns related to Members of Parliament.
He emphasized that no institution, irrespective of its authority, should operate above the Constitution and warned that Parliament must not be intimidated, undermined, or disrespected.
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