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Samuel Atta Akyea

Also known as: Mr Atta Akyea · Mr. Atta-Akyea · Hon. Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea · Mr. Atta Akyea · Mr Samuel Atta Akyea · former Energy Minister · Mr. Atta Kyea

Lawyer for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah in EOCO investigation into SIC Life transactions.

2026-05-052026-10-07

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Counsel for Mr Adu-Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, has also challenged aspects of the prosecution’s computation of the alleged amount involved, arguing that the figure should be GH¢38.15 million rather than the GH¢49.1 million cited by the prosecution. …

    Adu-Boahene trial adjourned to September 2 as defence gets extra day to cross-examine witness
  3. August 2026
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … Under cross-examination by counsel for the accused, Samuel Atta Akyea, an EOCO investigator, Mr Frank Marshall Cromwell, confirmed that the anti-graft agency did not engage ISC Holdings to establish whether the equipment had actually been purchased and delivered. …

    EOCO did not contact Israeli firm over $7m cyber defence contract – Witness
  5. Joy Online

    … Counsel for Boasiako, Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, said he understood that plea bargaining could be pursued at any stage of the proceedings. …

    Court orders the state to file disclosures in Wontumi bank fraud case
  6. Joy Online

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead Counsel for former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene, has described as “strange” the Accra High Court’s decision to dismiss his request for an adjournment pending the Supreme Court’s determination of a review application filed by Ofoase-Ay …

    Dismissal of our plea for adjournment strange – Adu Boahene’s cousel
  7. Joy Online

    Lead counsel for former Signals Bureau Director-General Kwadwo Adu Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, has described as unfortunate the Accra High Court’s decision to continue with his client’s trial despite a fresh application before the Supreme Court seeking to restrain the proceedings …

    Adu Boahene trial: Refusal to halt proceedings despite repeat injunction application unfortunate – Atta Akyea
  8. Joy Online

    Lawyer for former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, has finally appeared in court as defence counsel in the ongoing trial after previously raising concerns about the decision to continue the case during the legal vacation. …

    Atta Akyea appears for Adu-Boahene in court after legal vacation concerns
  9. Joy Online

    … Counsel for Mr Adu Boahene, Samuel Atta Akyea, had asked the court to adjourn the proceedings until September 2, when a three-member panel of the Supreme Court is expected to hear Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s review application. …

    High Court declines bid to adjourn Adu Boahene trial pending SC review on legal vacation ruling
  10. Joy Online

    … The bail application was expected to be heard on August 19, 2026, but the matter could not proceed after Wontumi and his lead counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea, were absent from court. …

    Why October for Wontumi’s bail application when it could have been heard in August or September? — Frank Davies
  11. The Chronicle

    … Mr Gary Nimako Marfo, Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), represented Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, the substantive lawyer for Wontumi. …

    Court adjourns Wontumi’s application for bail to October 15
  12. Joy Online

    … The case was called on Monday, August 17, with Peter Osei-Asamoah holding brief for substantive defence counsel, Samuel Atta Akyea. …

    Adu-Boahene trial put on hold pending Supreme Court decision on legal vacation

Yesterday

  1. Manhyia MP pleads not guilty to dissipating SIC funds

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has pleaded not guilty to three criminal charges including conspiracy to intentionally dissipate GH¢9.85 million in public funds, causing financial loss to SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited, and money laundering. The charges relate to alleged transactions involving SIC Life in 2024.

    6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 5 October

  1. NPP MP Awuah granted GH¢10m bail on graft charges

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South, was released on a GH¢10 million bail after being charged with conspiracy, dissipation of public funds, and intentionally causing financial loss to the state. The charges relate to a GH¢3.9 million loan facility that he was contracted to retrieve.

    5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 3 October

  1. MP Baffour Awuah granted GH¢10m bail on EOCO charges

    Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah was granted GH¢10 million bail with two sureties after pleading not guilty to three charges brought by the Economic and Organised Crime Office. His lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea said justice had prevailed and expressed confidence in contesting the prosecution's case in court.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Manhyia South MP granted GH¢10m bail on financial charges

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢10 million by the High Court in Accra following his arraignment on three charges: conspiracy, intentionally causing financial loss to the state through alleged dissipation of public funds amounting to GH¢9,850,000, and money laundering. The court ordered him to deposit his passport and make himself available to investigators as conditions of bail.

    3 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah pleads not guilty, granted GH¢10m bail

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP, has pleaded not guilty to three charges brought by EOCO including conspiracy, dissipation of public funds, financial loss to the state, and money laundering relating to an alleged GH¢1 million transfer to SIC Life's Managing Director in 2024, and was granted GH¢10 million bail with two sureties.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Parliament raises concern over MP Baffour Awuah's continued detention

    Parliament has questioned the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, saying his voluntary appearance should have raised questions about the necessity of keeping him in custody. The MP was charged with offences including money laundering and causing financial loss to the state in connection with an EOCO investigation involving SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions.

    3 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  5. MP Baffour Awuah reported to EOCO under arrest warrant, not voluntarily

    NDC lawyer Theophilius Dzimega Jr argues that Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah's appearance at the Economic and Organised Crime Office followed an Accra High Court arrest warrant issued on September 30, not a voluntary decision as earlier characterized.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. John Darko says he'll cooperate with EOCO if invited

    Suame MP and Legal Counsel to the Minority Caucus John Darko says he has been told he is involved in EOCO's investigation into Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, though he has not yet received an invitation from the agency. He said he will cooperate with EOCO if called and answer questions about the matter.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Victoria Bright questions EOCO's 48-hour detention of Manhyia South MP

    International corporate lawyer Victoria Bright has argued that the constitutional 48-hour detention rule should not be treated as an automatic entitlement, and that EOCO must explain the specific investigative purpose for detaining Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who voluntarily reported himself on October 1 to assist investigations into alleged financial offences involving SIC Life Savings and Loans.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. EOCO justified in investigating MP, legal expert says

    Legal practitioner and NDC Communications member Theophelious Dzimegah Jnr has defended EOCO's investigation of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, arguing the agency is performing its mandate and has not violated his rights, as the MP should have submitted to investigators given his leadership role at a law firm connected to alleged financial offences under investigation.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah to appear in weekend court

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP, is expected to be arraigned before a weekend court as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) moves to meet constitutional timelines governing his detention following his voluntary surrender on October 1. EOCO's investigation concerns allegations of criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, and tax-related offences, which the MP's lawyer says arose from legal work undertaken by his law firm.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Manhyia MP detained overnight; lawyer criticizes EOCO custody decision

    The lawyer for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah expressed frustration over EOCO's continued detention of his client despite assurances of bail approval following five hours of interrogation. The lawyer questioned why a judge needed to sit on Saturday to consider bail, given that the MP had voluntarily surrendered on an arrest warrant rather than a bench warrant.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP Baffour Awuah detained by EOCO after hours of waiting

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who voluntarily reported to the Economic and Organised Crime Office on October 1, was made to wait several hours before questioning and was arrested after providing information about a law firm case involving SIC Life in 2018.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. EOCO court warrant limited to law firm, not residence – Afenyo-Markin

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned EOCO's decision to search the residence of detained Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, arguing that the court order specifically authorised a search only of his law firm in Dzorwulu.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. MP Baffour Awuah detained by EOCO over SIC Life investigation

    Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea has criticised the detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office in connection with investigations into transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans, questioning the treatment despite the legislator's voluntary cooperation.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Minority Chief Whip denied access to detained MP Baffour Awuah

    Frank Annoh-Dompreh visited EOCO to check on Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who is being held during an investigation into SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions, but was unable to meet him. The Minority has called for the MP's immediate release while pledging not to interfere with the investigation.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. NPP chair aspirant's controversial remarks on detained MP spark backlash

    John Boadu, an NPP National Chairman aspirant, said he did not expect Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah to die in EOCO custody but added that his death there would be acceptable to "us," remarks made after visiting the detained legislator at the Economic and Organised Crime Office. The MP is being questioned over transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans following an arrest warrant, while the Minority Leader has called for his immediate release.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. EOCO lacks jurisdiction to probe SIC transaction, Atta Akyea argues

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has questioned EOCO's basis and jurisdiction to investigate a transaction involving SIC Life Savings and Loans, arguing that the matter originated from a legal dispute that was settled with SIC Life's own signature on the settlement terms.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Manhyia South MP detained by EOCO for overnight questioning

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP, has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for overnight custody, with interrogation to continue on Friday. His lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea said the MP voluntarily reported to EOCO and cooperated throughout the process, questioning the necessity of the overnight detention.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. MP Baffour Awuah formally charged with money laundering, loss of public funds

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office has formally charged Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah with money laundering and causing financial loss to the state in connection with transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans. His lawyer argues the charges relate to legitimate legal work undertaken on behalf of SIC Life to recover an investment from Equity Savings and Loans, which proceeded through the courts.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Lawyer disputes EOCO search of MP's firm over SIC file

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has questioned EOCO's basis for searching his client's law firm in the SIC Life matter, arguing the file in question was already surrendered to SIC Life and therefore should not be at the firm. He also raised concerns that the search could expose confidential documents of other clients and potentially breach confidentiality laws.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. EOCO searches MP's law firm amid SIC investigation

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office is searching the former law firm of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah in connection with allegations including criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, and tax offences. The MP's lawyer has raised concerns that the search could expose confidential information of other clients.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Lawyer questions EOCO investigation into SIC settlement

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lawyer for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has questioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office's investigation into a settlement involving SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited, arguing that an unfavourable settlement does not automatically constitute criminality and that the MP was acting on client instructions.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Manhyia South MP turns himself in to EOCO after arrest warrant

    Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia South, reported to the Economic and Organised Crime Office after the Accra High Court issued an arrest warrant on September 30. EOCO is investigating alleged unauthorised financial transactions at SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited involving alleged financial loss, dissipation of public funds and money laundering.

    1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  8. Three arrested after drones flown over EOCO headquarters

    Three people were arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for allegedly flying drones over the agency's headquarters without authorisation on Thursday, October 1, during a probe in which Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah voluntarily appeared for questioning.

    1 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Defence argues no case to answer in alleged GH¢49.1m fraud

    Defence counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene has filed a submission of no case to answer, arguing the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case and citing evidential gaps, contradictions in witness testimony, and failure to call material witnesses. The case centres on the alleged dishonest appropriation of GH¢49.1 million allegedly obtained under the guise of procuring a US$7 million cyber-defence system.

    28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 25 September

  1. Adu-Boahene's lawyer files no-case submission citing evidentiary gaps

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has filed a no-case-to-answer submission after the prosecution closed its case, contending that the evidence does not establish a sufficient case for the accused to mount a defence. The defence challenges the prosecution's handling of evidence involving alleged misuse of GH¢49.1 million earmarked for a cybersecurity project, citing inconsistencies and the failure to call material witnesses.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Adu-Boahene's counsel files no-case submission in NSB fraud trial

    Samuel Atta Akyea, lead counsel for former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has filed a no-case submission citing evidential gaps, inconsistencies, and the prosecution's failure to call material witnesses. The defence argues the prosecution has not established a sufficient case requiring the accused to open their defence, particularly regarding allegations of misuse of GH¢49.1 million in a cybersecurity project.

    25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Wontumi Exim Bank fraud case adjourned pending amended charges

    The Accra High Court has adjourned the case involving former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) over a GH¢30 million Exim Bank matter to October 13, after prosecutors filed an amended charge sheet specifying that the allegedly forged pro-forma invoice belonged to Epsons Ghana Limited.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Prosecution failed to link GH¢49.1m to accused persons' assets

    Lead counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene argues that prosecutors have not established a financial link between the alleged GH¢49.1 million at the centre of the case and the properties and vehicles attributed to the accused, with the EOCO investigator unable to demonstrate that identifiable portions of the funds were used to acquire the specific assets presented to the Accra High Court.

    14 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

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