Manhyia South residents, NPP executives fume over botched EOCO arrest of 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 New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Manhyia South Constituency has voiced its disapproval of an alleged improper arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of its Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. The incident took place at the Accra High Court on September 23, 2023, while the MP was representing social commentator Salomey Baffoe Awiti on bail for a "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account case.
Footage on social media depicted a woman approaching Awuah, leading to a confrontation before he drove away. Manhyia South constituency executives, including the constituency women's organizer Mary Coka and communication officer Joseph Appiah, condemned the arrest, arguing it undermines parliamentary dignity and due process. Coka expressed shock, stating the MP was merely performing professional duties and had not committed any crime.
She alleged the arrest was politically motivated to silence opposition voices, diverting attention from drug trafficking allegations. Appiah emphasized the action sets a dangerous precedent for the rule of law, warning it's an attempt to intimidate opposition MPs. Constituency residents echoed similar anger and disappointment, viewing the attempt as disrespectful to their mandate.
They urged EOCO to respect parliamentary privileges and adhere to due process, urging security agencies to avoid actions that heighten political tension in the country.
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