Godfred Dame questions 2-night EOCO detention of Baffour Awuah over GH¢2.2m legal fees

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah was detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for two nights without bail, sparking criticism from former Attorney General Godfred Dame. Dame questioned the prolonged detention of the lawyer and politician, asking why he spent two nights in custody for legal fees of GH¢2.2 million.

He also wondered whether the alleged criminal conduct warranted such a lengthy detention. Dame compared Baffour Awuah's treatment to that of other former ministers and MPs, noting that Alhaji Collins Dauda, Cassiel Ato Forson, and Dr Dominic Ayine were granted bail without spending any time in custody despite facing similar investigations.

He argued that the handling of Baffour Awuah's case raises concerns about the abuse of state investigative and prosecutorial powers, suggesting that it is being used to target political opponents and settle personal scores. Dame also criticized the prioritization of political cases over the investigation of real organized crime, such as the narcotics trade, and concluded that the use of state power to punish political opponents represents a significant low point for law enforcement.