Baffour Awuah reports himself to EOCO after arrest warrant

NPP National Chairman hopeful John Boadu has sparked controversy with a statement regarding the detention of Manhyia South MP, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Boadu, along with former Yendi MP Farouk Aliu Mahama, visited the EOCO office late Thursday, October 1, to assist in the investigation into SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions, following a court warrant for Awuah's arrest.

Boadu expressed his belief that Awuah would not die in custody, but if he did, it would be "okay for us," leaving the statement unfinished. Awuah's lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, stated that his client may spend the night at EOCO as the investigation continues. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for Awuah's immediate release, emphasizing that the Minority is not interfering with the investigation and that no one is above the law.

The MP had previously referred EOCO's invitations to the Clerk of Parliament, but their correspondence was reportedly not acknowledged by the agency.