Also known as: Mr Baffour Awuah · Lawyer Baffour Awuah · Mr. Baffour Awuah
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah — Manhyia South MP who comments on constitutional reform, corruption prosecutions, and NPP positions on governance issues.
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The Vice Chair of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has argued that the tribunal system would be more expensive to operate than the conventional court system, raising concerns over the financial implications of the newly passed Tribunal Bill …
Tribunal system more expensive than traditional courts – Manhyia South MPJoy Online
The Vice Chair of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee and a member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised the Tribunal Bill, 2026, describing it as unconstitutional, costly and unlikely to improve Ghana’s justice deli …
Tribunal Bill is unconstitutional, expensive and historically ineffective — Nana Agyei Baffour AwuahJoy Online
The Vice Chair of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee and Member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has accused the NDC government of unilaterally pushing through the Tribunal Bill, 2026, despite widespread opposition from civil …
NDC government alone in pushing unconstitutional Tribunal Bill despite opposition -Baffour AwuahJoy Online
… Joining the discussion are Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Vice-Chairman of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee and a member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee; Theophilus Dzimega Jnr, lawyer, engineer and member of the NDC National Communications Team; Victori …
Live: Newsfile discusses EOCO vs Miracles Aboagye, Tribunals Bill, galamsey, BoG saga, and NPP pollsJoy Online
… Speaking in Parliament, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, commended President John Dramani Mahama for initiating the recent national clean-up exercise but argued that the country needs a long-term sanitation strategy rather than periodic interv …
Minority demands ministerial briefings on national clean-up exercise and Ghana’s World Cup campaignJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has rejected claims that funds under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project were misapplied by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, insisting that the World Ban …
World Bank report does not support GARID misapplication claims – Baffour AwuahJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has rejected claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) failed to address Accra’s perennial flooding while in government. …
NPP laid foundation for flood control, don’t ignore achievements – Baffour AwuahJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has defended former Vice President Dr. …
Bawumia’s call for state of emergency over floods is justified – Manhyia South MPJoy Online
… According to him, misunderstandings between the constituency executives and the area’s Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, during the 2024 election campaign negatively affected the party’s performance. …
Ing. Samuel Antwi eyes NPP Manhyia South chairmanship, pledges unityJoy Online
… Addressing a press conference in Parliament, a member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, disputed earlier statements attributed to the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, suggesting that Ms Tamakl …
Sedina Tamakloe was not in prison custody until June 24 — MinorityManhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the opposition NPP will not support proposals that restrict who can contest District Assembly elections and is preparing its own position paper on the proposed constitutional amendments. The party believes supporters need to know its position before the amendment process, particularly as some amendments may require a referendum.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the opposition NPP will not support proposals that restrict who can contest District Assembly elections and is preparing its own position paper on the proposed constitutional amendments. The party believes supporters need to know its position before the amendment process, particularly as some amendments may require a referendum.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has warned the government against taking control of the campaign ahead of a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments. According to Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the party will vigorously campaign for its position once approved by flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and will not passively allow the governing party to dominate the process as occurred in 1992.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP says it has completed a position paper on proposed constitutional reforms and will present its own views to challenge the government's position. The party is concerned that some amendments could significantly change the character of the constitution and intends to campaign vigorously on the issue among supporters.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has warned that the constitutional reform process risks prolongation if government fails to build consensus among major political parties and stakeholders, noting that the absence of a common position could complicate matters given that several amendments require parliamentary approval and, in some cases, a referendum.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has called on Ghanaians to avoid personalising the Office of the Special Prosecutor, arguing that public discussion should focus on the institution's legal mandate and performance rather than the individual holding the position. He cautioned that personalising the OSP weakens public confidence and distracts from questions about its effectiveness and relationship with other state agencies.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's flagbearer, has constituted a committee to review the government's position on Ghana's constitutional reform process. The committee, comprising legal practitioners and other knowledgeable individuals, is expected to complete its report in the coming weeks and present recommendations to contribute to the constitutional review and implementation process.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South visited victims of a fire that destroyed the top floor of a four-storey building in AshTown near Manhyia Palace on August 20, 2026, affecting eight households. The MP donated food items and pledged GHC20,000 to the eight victims (GHC2,500 each), GHC2,000 to the landlady for electrical repairs, and roofing sheets for rehabilitation.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Manhyia South MP says the Aksa bribery case should fall within the mandate of the Office of the Special Prosecutor rather than the Economic and Organised Crime Office, arguing the OSP was established to prosecute public officers and politically exposed persons. The Deputy Attorney General has defended allowing EOCO to lead the investigation, citing possible money laundering offences that extend beyond bribery and corruption.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has called for an independent public inquiry into the Aksa bribery scandal, arguing that authorities should address systemic failures in Ghana's procurement and anti-corruption systems rather than focus solely on prosecuting individuals. He cited the case as part of a pattern of foreign companies bribing public officials in Ghana, referencing previous scandals including Mabey and Johnson and Airbus.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has raised concerns about proceeding with criminal trials during the legal vacation, saying the unusual practice—which normally requires agreement from parties and lawyers—risks creating perceptions of political targeting if applied selectively to individuals from a particular political party.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah defended the New Patriotic Party's record on corruption prosecutions, stating that no NPP government has used nolle prosequi to discontinue corruption cases against its appointees. He cited the prosecution and conviction of former Sports Minister Alhaji Mallam Issah under President Kufuor as evidence.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah supports a public inquiry into the alleged Aksa Energy bribery scandal, arguing it would expose culprits, allow innocent persons to clear their names, and help prevent similar incidents from recurring.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC Communications member Theophilus Dzimega rejected the NPP's claim that Attorney General Dominic Ayine cannot independently investigate bribery allegations surrounding the AKSA Energy Power Project, calling the concerns baseless. Dzimega challenged the NPP to explain its own position on plea negotiations involving former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako before criticizing the Attorney General's handling of plea bargains.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Manhyia South MP has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged involvement of a President Mahama relative in the AKSA Energy power project, seeking to establish the person's identity, relationship to Mahama, and role in the transaction approval.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has accused Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine of creating a "separate justice system" for NDC members and associates, citing decisions to discontinue prosecutions involving individuals linked to the former NDC government. Awuah questioned the Attorney General's justification for dropping cases based on their length in court, arguing this does not constitute sufficient grounds for discontinuing a prosecution.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Manhyia South MP has questioned why Ghana's security and anti-corruption institutions often fail to uncover corruption schemes later exposed by foreign law enforcement, citing the U.S. conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko on charges related to paying over US$1 million in bribes to Ghanaian officials for a power plant deal.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP said it lacks confidence in Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine's ability to independently investigate alleged bribery in the AKSA Energy power project, citing cases where he has discontinued prosecutions involving persons linked to previous and current administrations.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has criticized the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, arguing that the appellate court wrongly applied the law by relying on untested police statements rather than sworn trial testimony, particularly regarding alleged fund disbursement to Obaatanpa Microfinance.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the New Patriotic Party ordered a change in legal representation for Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), with Samuel Atta Akyea replacing Andy Appiah-Kubi. The MP characterized the move as a party-led decision to manage Wontumi's legal affairs, which involve investigations and court appearances related to allegations of illegal mining and financial dealings.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has criticized the High Court's judgment against NPP chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) in an illegal mining case, arguing that a landowner's mere presence of third-party activity on their property should not imply authorization or transferred rights. The NPP plans to appeal the conviction.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has criticised the High Court's judgment convicting Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) of illegal mining, arguing that the ruling's interpretation of landowner liability raises concerns: that merely allowing someone to work on one's land should not automatically transfer rights or imply authorization of all activities. The NPP plans to appeal the conviction.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South says the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has deeply affected the party and its supporters. The NPP remains unconvinced by the trial evidence and plans to examine the court's judgment before deciding on next steps.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has devastated party supporters and members. The MP argued the prosecution failed to present sufficient direct evidence to meet the criminal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt, and the party plans to study the court's written judgment before deciding on next steps.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Vice-Chair of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee, has criticized the arrest of former presidential staffer Dennis Miracles Aboagye upon his return to Ghana, arguing that the arrest was unnecessary because Aboagye had been cooperating with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for about a year. Awuah also contended that the GH₵50 million bail condition imposed was unreasonable.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An NPP MP accused the governing NDC of allowing its parliamentary majority to undermine accountability and transparency, criticizing the party for now maintaining practices it opposed when in the Minority, particularly over a closed-door engagement with the Bank of Ghana Governor.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An adjunct constitutional law lecturer at GIMPA Law School has warned that establishing and operating regional tribunal courts throughout the country could cost not less than US$10 million, and argues parliament should have considered cost implications and implementation policies before passing the Regional Tribunals Act.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Vice Chair of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee, has criticized the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye by EOCO and the GH¢50 million bail bond as unreasonable, arguing that while investigations are necessary, state institutions must ensure proportionality and fairness in their actions.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP does not oppose investigations or accountability, but is concerned about the manner in which party members are treated following arrests by state agencies, according to Vice Chair of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. His comments follow the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the 2024 campaign team of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office over investigations into alleged financial irregularities involving about GH¢55 million.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party says it will continue to support its members when the processes surrounding their arrest and treatment raise concerns, though it stressed that such interventions should not be seen as shielding individuals from accountability. An NPP parliamentary figure said the party's concerns have focused on how members are treated after arrests, not the arrests themselves, and that authorities' conduct during investigations can sometimes suggest motives beyond ensuring accountability.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Vice-Chair of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee, has criticised Parliament's passage of the Regional Tribunals Act, arguing that Ghana should prioritise investment in the existing Judicial Service's infrastructure and resources rather than establish additional tribunal courts, noting that tribunal systems are twice as expensive as traditional courts.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →