EOCO search of Baffour Awuah’s law firm raises confidentiality concerns – Atta Akyea

Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has raised concerns over the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) search of former Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah's law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners. The EOCO search, which began on October 1, has not yet been completed, with a second search expected at the MP's residence.

The investigation is reportedly focused on a file related to SIC Life, though this document has already been surrendered to the client. Atta Akyea expressed worry that the search could expose confidential client information, as law firms are meant to maintain confidentiality. He questioned the legal validity of the search if it extends beyond the declared case, stating that doing so would be a breach of the law.

Atta Akyea also challenged the criminal basis of the investigation into the SIC Life transaction, which stemmed from legal work his client performed for the company. He asked how a signed settlement agreement could form the basis for criminal charges, and whether the EOCO's mandate includes recovering money from clients who feel they received an unfavorable legal settlement.