No ID, no warrant: Manhyia South MP explains why he drove away from alleged EOCO arrest attempt
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, says he was forced to drive away from the High Court premises on Wednesday after an individual identifying herself as an official of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) allegedly attempted to take him away. According to the MP, the woman could not […]
According to the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, he was forced to leave the High Court on Wednesday after an individual claiming to be an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) official tried to arrest him. The MP noted that the woman could not provide identification or an arrest warrant, which caused him to fear for his safety.
He stated that she refused to provide any evidence supporting her claim of authority and threatened to forcibly take him into their vehicle. Upon refusing to comply, Mr. Baffour Awuah drove away from the High Court premises, seeking safety in Parliament and attending to his committee duties. He emphasized that his actions were aimed at protecting himself, his family, and his constituents in Manhyia South.
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