Baffour Awuah’s arrest is politically motivated – Kofi Bentil
Lawyer and IMANI Ghana Senior Vice-President Kofi Bentil says the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is politically motivated. He believes the action is a political witch-hunt. and insists that members of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) […]
Lawyer Kofi Bentil has accused the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of being politically motivated, suggesting it is a "political witch-hunt." Both NPP and NDC members are reportedly convinced of this, as Bentil stated on JoyNews’ Newsfile. His perspective contrasts with that of fellow panellist Theophelious Dzimegah Jnr, who defended the EOCO's actions, stating that the agency was fulfilling its duty and that Awuah should have complied with their requests.
The arrest follows a contentious attempt to take Awuah into custody at the Accra High Court on September 23, with EOCO claiming they were seeking his attendance after previous invitations were ignored. Awuah's legal team denies any wrongdoing, asserting that the firm provided legitimate legal services related to SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited.
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