‘Justice has prevailed’ – Atta Akyea reacts to Baffour Awuah’s GH¢10m bail

Samuel Atta Akyea, the lawyer representing Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, expressed satisfaction with the court's decision to grant his client a GH¢10 million bail. The charges against Awuah, including conspiracy to commit a crime, dissipation of public funds, intentional financial loss to the state, and money laundering, were brought by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

On Saturday, October 3, Akyea described the bail decision as securing the liberty of his client, stating, "Today, I think the rule of law has prevailed, the liberty of a Member of Parliament and a loyal, honourable candidate has been secured as well." He added, "We are better off for it." Akyea emphasized that his defense team was not intimidated by the charges and was prepared to contest the prosecution's case in court, asserting, "We are not afraid of the charges as preferred against him.

This is the formal way. There's a difference between your theory and the evidential support you need to give, which the judge will then depend on, either to convict or acquit." He maintained that the appropriate forum to test the allegations was the court, where the prosecution must present evidence to support its case. Akyea expressed readiness to face the prosecution and expressed gladness with the outcome of the proceedings, stating, "So we are ready for the fight, and I’m glad that today justice has prevailed.

An innocent man who on his own volition walked into EOCO, was incarcerated for two nights, and the judge saw through the issues and said, prove your case." Awuah has pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.