I have not gone quiet because of EOCO invitation — Nana Agyei Baffour

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has refuted claims that his lack of commentary on current national issues is due to his involvement with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, the MP clarified that he is not deterred from speaking on matters of national importance, even while undergoing accountability processes.

Baffour explained that his recent silence was because the prevailing national conversations fell outside his areas of specialization. He highlighted his fellow MPs Nana Asafo-Agyei Ayeh and Vincent Ekow Assafuah as the ones leading discussions on the evacuation debate and the World Cup visa scandal, respectively. Baffour emphasized that his decision to maintain silence on these matters should not be misconstrued as a lack of willingness or inability to address national issues.

He asserted that he has not insulted or disrespected anyone since entering politics and that he has always spoken when he felt it necessary to clarify issues. The MP also defended his right to express his views, stating that his situation is no different from that of any ordinary Ghanaian who has to answer to the law. Baffour questioned the rationale behind demanding accountability from others while refusing to subject himself to the same process.

He argued that the law guarantees his rights, including freedom of expression, even during accountability proceedings. Baffour reiterated his responsibility as an MP extends beyond his constituency of Manhyia South, highlighting his commitment to speaking out on national issues whenever he identifies something he believes is unjust.

He warned that maintaining silence simply because he is facing an accountability process would be seen as a betrayal to the voters who elected him. Finally, Baffour appealed for understanding, explaining that he would continue to support his colleagues in handling issues outside their expertise.