Fugitive MP Hunted: EOCO’s Controversial Arrest Warrant for Manhyia South MP Ignites Political Firestorm
A major controversy has emerged over the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by EOCO, leading to a High Court arrest warrant. The incident has sparked debate on parliamentary immunity and law enforcement procedures, with government, minority, and legal experts offering contrasting perspectives.
The attempted arrest of Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has ignited a broad national discussion. This controversy, stemming from an incident at the Accra High Court on September 23 that led to a chaotic confrontation and subsequently a High Court-issued arrest warrant, touches upon parliamentary immunity, law enforcement protocols, and allegations of political interference.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu provided insight into EOCO's operational approach, revealing that the agency had deployed a tactical team with the capacity for forceful apprehension. However, this team ultimately decided against escalating the situation after engaging the MP and observing the unfolding altercation. Kwakye Ofosu adamantly rejected claims of an attempted kidnapping, explaining that the woman seen in a widely circulated video was an experienced law enforcement officer and part of EOCO's surveillance unit, whose conduct demonstrated politeness and civility rather than aggression. He firmly asserted that parliamentary status should not grant immunity from arrest, emphasizing that