Manhyia South NPP condemns alleged botched EOCO arrest attempt on MP
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Manhyia South Constituency has condemned what it calls a botched attempt by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest its Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. The party said EOCO’s conduct was unfair and unconstitutional, expressing concern over what it sees as […]
Leaders of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP), notably National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye and General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, made their court appearances on September 24, standing in solidarity with Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. This came after an attempted arrest of the MP, who is also an attorney for detained nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe, on September 23 at the court premises.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah is present in court on Thursday, September 24, to advocate for his client. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Nana Boakye accused the government of employing "antics" to distract from cocaine-related scandals by attempting to arrest the MP. He further alleged that the government's actions were undermined by embarrassment over the matter and a desire to divert attention.
The NPP leaders criticized President John Mahama's handling of the situation, labeling it as "weak leadership." They questioned the decision to involve individuals who had overseen the movement of cocaine from Ghana to France in investigations into the scandal. Mr. Nana Boakye expressed disbelief in the government's method of calling these individuals into a meeting, instructing them to conduct investigations and report back two weeks later.
The Accra High Court witnessed a significant security presence on Thursday, September 24, in anticipation of the bail application hearing for nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe.
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