Afenyo-Markin demands Baffour Awuah’s release from EOCO’s custody, end to alleged political intimidation

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has demanded the immediate release of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) custody. Awuah voluntarily reported to EOCO on October 1 to assist with an ongoing investigation into transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans. However, Afenyo-Markin expressed concerns about how Awuah has been treated and questioned why the MP was kept waiting for hours before questioning began.

The Minority Leader accused the government of using coercive powers to intimidate opposition voices and demanded an end to the misuse of arrest and prosecution for political intimidation.

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