The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has demanded the immediate release of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah from EOCO's custody, claiming the MP voluntarily reported to the agency on October 1 to assist with an investigation into SIC Life Savings and Loans transactions, but raises concerns about his treatment and fairness of the investigative process.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged EOCO to intensify efforts against drug traffickers and their financiers rather than what he characterises as a disproportionate focus on investigating Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who reported voluntarily to EOCO on October 1 and was arrested in connection with alleged unauthorised financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
A High Court has granted the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) a warrant to arrest NPP Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah in connection with investigations into his law firm's representation of SIC Life Savings and Loans. EOCO claimed it had exhausted reasonable means of securing the MP's voluntary attendance and feared documents could be concealed, altered or destroyed.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has cautioned that parliamentary immunity could become a tool for impunity if constitutional protections for MPs are applied without careful consideration, arguing that such protections should not allow legislators to evade criminal investigations. His remarks follow EOCO's attempted arrest of MP Nana Agyei Baffour-Awuah, with the Deputy AG asserting that law enforcement agencies must retain their powers despite the Minority and some legal practitioners arguing that proper parliamentary procedures were not followed.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →