Court Grants EOCO Warrant To Arrest NPP MP

The High Court in Ghana has granted the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) a warrant to arrest Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Manhyia South. The warrant was issued following an ex parte motion filed by EOCO, claiming they had exhausted all reasonable means to secure the MP's voluntary attendance.

EOCO's lawyers argued that crucial documents could be concealed, altered, or destroyed, hence the necessity for an arrest. The warrant authorizes EOCO officers to arrest the MP, along with searching and seizing relevant documents. This decision follows EOCO's prior failed attempt to arrest Awuah at the Law Court Complex on September 23, 2026, which led to a chaotic scene.

Awuah maintains his innocence, stating he has no personal involvement in the investigation, which pertains to his law firm's representation of SIC Life Savings and Loans. He has appeared before investigators multiple times and provided requested information and a written statement. Awuah is accused of charging unapproved legal fees in the representation of SIC Life Savings and Loans.

Following the failed arrest, EOCO stated that Awuah had failed to respond to two invitations to assist with the investigation in February 2026. The MP has refuted claims that the investigation is related to the legal fees charged by his law firm, clarifying that the fees were separate and independent of the settlement amount. He also emphasized that no land or property was sold in the case, nor was it sold at the alleged undervalued price.