{
  "id": 9761585,
  "title": "GBA condemns attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP at Accra High Court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gba-condemns-attempted-arrest-of-manhyia-south-mp-at-accra-high-court",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T12:05:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gba-condemns-attempted-arrest-of-manhyia-south-mp-at-accra-high-court/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has strongly condemned the attempt by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court. The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, when Awuah was representing a client as a lawyer. GBA President expressed grave concern over the alleged assault on another lawyer, Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa, during the incident. The GBA's statement, dated September 24, highlighted their concerns over the alleged assault and the attempt to arrest Awuah, warning that such actions could undermine the legal profession and public confidence in the justice system. The association emphasized that lawyers have a fundamental role in upholding justice and protecting citizens' rights, and any interference with their ability to represent clients could have far-reaching consequences.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned an attempt by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court, where he had gone to represent a client as a lawyer.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana Bar Association condemns attempted arrest of MP at Accra High Court.",
    "Incident occurred on September 23, 2026, while MP represented a client.",
    "GBA expressed concern over alleged assault on another lawyer during the incident."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "GBA condemns EOCO’s botched arrest of Manhyia South MP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gba-condemns-eocos-botched-arrest-of-manhyia-south-mp",
        "published": "2026-09-25T10:41:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "GBA slams EOCO’s attempted arrest of Baffour Awuah at High Court, calls for due process",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gba-slams-eocos-attempted-arrest-of-baffour-awuah-at-high-court-calls",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:07:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "GBA condemns EOCO’s attempted arrest of Manhyia MP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gba-condemns-eocos-attempted-arrest-of-manhyia-mp",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:41:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "GBA condemns EOCO’s attempted arrest of lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at High Court",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gba-condemns-eocos-attempted-arrest-of-lawyer-nana-agyei-baffour",
        "published": "2026-09-25T11:43:57.000Z"
      }
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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."
}