EOCO’s reasons for seeking Manhyia South MP arrest warrant not justified – Kpebu

Legal expert Martin Kpebu has dismissed the reasons provided by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) for seeking a court order to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. Kpebu contends that the EOCO's justification, which includes claims of attempting reasonable means to secure the MP's voluntary attendance and concerns over documents being concealed, altered, or destroyed, is not valid.

He proposes that the EOCO should have communicated directly with Parliament through the Speaker instead of reaching out to the MP's law firm. Kpebu points out that the MP informed EOCO that he had forwarded their letter to the Speaker of Parliament, implying that this should have satisfied the agency's requirements. He emphasizes that following this parliamentary route would prevent unnecessary controversy and ensure a more professional approach to the investigation.

Additionally, Kpebu warns that apprehending the MP at a social gathering could generate further controversy and potentially erode public confidence in the government. These remarks come after the High Court issued an arrest warrant for Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah in connection with an EOCO probe into unlawful financial activities at SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Ltd.