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SIC Life Savings and Loans

Also known as: SIC Life Savings and Loans Company

SIC Life Savings and Loans — financial institution whose transactions are subject to EOCO investigation involving Manhyia South MP's legal representation.

2026-09-262026-10-03

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … a warrant permitting the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, in connection with ongoing investigations into his law firm’s representation of SIC Life Savings and Loans …

    Court Grants EOCO Warrant To Arrest NPP MP
  3. Joy Online

    … Mr Baffour Awuah has challenged EOCO’s account, saying the invitation concerned SIC Life Savings and Loans Company, a client of his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners. …

    Parliamentary immunity must not shield MPs from criminal investigations – Srem-Sai
  4. September 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … Mr Baffour Awuah has disputed that account, saying the investigation concerns SIC Life Savings and Loans Company, a client of his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners. …

    High Court issues EOCO warrant to arrest Manhyia South MP Baffour Awuah
  6. Joy Online

    … The MP also denied claims that he or SBA and Partners transferred money to the then Managing Director of SIC Life Savings and Loans. …

    ‘Is EOCO responsible for determining lawyers’ fees?’ – Baffour Awuah
  7. Joy Online

    … He also denied allegations that he or SBA and Partners transferred money to the then Managing Director of SIC Life Savings and Loans. …

    Nana Agyei Baffuor Awuah denies allegations of charging ‘excessive legal fees’
Politics

Manhyia MP detained overnight; lawyer criticizes EOCO custody decision

The News

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.

10 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  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.

    10 hours ago · 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.

    15 hours ago · 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.

    15 hours ago · 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. Minority Leader demands Baffour Awuah's release from EOCO custody

    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 →

  2. Afenyo-Markin calls EOCO to pursue drug trafficking, not opponents

    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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

  5. Court issues arrest warrant for NPP MP in EOCO investigation

    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 →

  6. Parliamentary immunity should not shield MPs from criminal investigation

    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 →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. High Court authorizes EOCO arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP

    An Accra High Court has issued a warrant authorizing the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to arrest Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah. EOCO told the court it had exhausted reasonable means of securing his voluntary attendance and feared relevant documents could be concealed, altered or destroyed.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. MP Baffour Awuah questions EOCO's authority over lawyers' fees

    Manyhia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has challenged whether the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has responsibility for regulating or determining lawyers' professional fees, in response to allegations that he charged unapproved fees. He denies claims that GHS2.2 million out of GHS5 million was paid to him or his law firm SBA and Partners, and also rejects allegations involving money transfers and a GHS24 million property sale.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah denies excessive legal fees allegations

    Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has denied allegations that GHS2.2 million was paid to him or his law firm SBA and Partners as legal fees from a GHS5 million amount, and rejected claims regarding money transfers to the then Managing Director of SIC Life Savings and Loans and an alleged judicial sale of property.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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