{
  "id": 11196903,
  "title": "Manhyia South MP turns himself in to EOCO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/manhyia-south-mp-turns-himself-in-to-eoco",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T12:49:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/manhyia-south-mp-turns-himself-in-to-eoco/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manhyia South Member of Parliament (MP) Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has voluntarily surrendered himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), following a High Court warrant issued on September 30 for his arrest. His legal representative, Samuel Atta Akyea, confirmed the news on Adom TV Badwam, emphasizing that his client is prepared to cooperate with EOCO officials. Akyea stated that turning himself in is a responsible action, adding that the lawyer anticipates proper due process instead of treating the MP as a common criminal.\n\nThe warrant was issued after EOCO informed the High Court that they had exhausted reasonable measures to secure Awuah's voluntary attendance for questioning. The court also authorized the agency to search for and seize relevant documents. This comes a week after an attempted arrest at the Accra High Court on September 23, which resulted in a confrontation between EOCO officers and onlookers. EOCO maintains that the attempted arrest was part of its ongoing investigation, following invitations issued to the MP in February 2026. However, Awuah has disputed aspects of the agency's account, claiming a representative of his former law firm appeared before investigators on three occasions to provide information, including a written statement.\n\nOther MPs supporting Awuah at the ECOO office include Kofi Amankwah Manu, Subin MP Obiri Yeboah, and former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Kpemka. Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, revealed that Awuah is being investigated for alleged unauthorized financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Limited. The suspected offenses include financial loss, dissipation of public funds, and money laundering.",
  "summary": "Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has reported himself to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), a day after the High Court issued a warrant authorising his arrest. His lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, who accompanied him, confirmed the development on Adom TV Badwam, stating it was the right thing to do. The former […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Manhyia South MP to turn himself in to EOCO today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/manhyia-south-mp-to-turn-himself-in-to-eoco-today",
        "published": "2026-10-01T07:20:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah reports himself to EOCO after arrest warrant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/manhyia-south-mp-baffour-awuah-reports-himself-to-eoco-after-arrest",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:26:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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