{
  "id": 11739731,
  "title": "Baffour Awuah thanks Ghanaians after bail, calls case a ‘witch hunt’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/baffour-awuah-thanks-ghanaians-after-bail-calls-case-a-witch-hunt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T17:42:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/baffour-awuah-thanks-ghanaians-after-bail-calls-case-a-witch-hunt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the MP for Manhyia South, expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for their support following his release on bail, dismissing the ongoing case as a \"witch hunt.\" Speaking alongside his lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, on Saturday, October 3, Awuah stated that the people of Ghana had recognized the NDC's propaganda and were in support of the MP, who he believed was \"above board.\" The MP affirmed his innocence, challenging his accusers to present evidence in court and urging them to \"come and prove\" that his actions amounted to guilt. Awuah's lawyer emphasized that the court's decision demonstrated the rule of law triumphing over attempts at a \"witch hunt\", and stated that they were confident in the justice system and ready to face any challenges.",
  "summary": "Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has said he was in very good spirits throughout his detention, and thanked Ghanaians for their support after a court granted him bail. Speaking to the media with his lawyer on Saturday, October 3, the MP said the people of Ghana had seen through what he called the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah thanks Ghanaians for support after bail",
    "Calls his case a 'witch hunt', maintains innocence",
    "Lawyer says court decision shows rule of law triumphing"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "A political opponent is not a political enemy; past excesses can't justify present excesses - Parliament on Baffour Awuah's arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/a-political-opponent-is-not-a-political-enemy-past-excesses-cant",
        "published": "2026-10-03T14:21:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}