The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has reported to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), accompanied by his lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, following a High Court warrant authorizing his arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities. Newscard
The legislator appeared at the investigative agency’s offices on Thursday, October 1, 2026, a day after the Accra High Court issued the warrant.
His appearance followed weeks of disagreement between the MP and EOCO over invitations to assist investigators and an earlier attempted arrest at the Accra High Court premises.
The latest development marks a significant step in the investigation, which concerns alleged unauthorized financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited.
The allegations remain under investigation and have not been established as proven wrongdoing by the MP.
According to reports by the Ghana News Agency and MyJoyOnline, the MP was accompanied by his legal counsel and other members of Parliament when he reported to EOCO.
High Court Authorizes Arrest and Search
On Wednesday, September 30, the Accra High Court granted EOCO a warrant authorizing the arrest of Mr. Baffour Awuah. The court also authorized the agency to search for and seize documents considered relevant to its investigation.
EOCO applied for the orders after telling the court that it had exhausted reasonable means of securing the legislator’s voluntary attendance for questioning. Editorial Ethics & Independence
The agency expressed concern that documents relevant to the investigation could be concealed, altered or destroyed if the necessary legal measures were not taken.
However, the court directed that the warrant be executed through the Speaker of Parliament, introducing a parliamentary procedure into the process of securing the MP’s attendance.
The warrant followed an incident on September 23, when EOCO officials attempted to take Mr. Baffour Awuah into custody at the Accra High Court complex.
The incident generated public debate about the conduct of law enforcement officers and the legal procedures applicable when dealing with a sitting legislator.
Disagreement Over Earlier EOCO Invitations
The dispute between the MP and EOCO dates back to February 2026, when the agency says it invited him on two occasions to assist with its investigation.
EOCO maintains that the invitations were not honored, prompting it to pursue further legal measures to secure his attendance.
Mr. Baffour Awuah has disputed the agency’s account. He has explained that the initial correspondence was addressed to him in his capacity as senior partner of his former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners, which had been engaged by SIC Life Savings and Loans to recover funds. Corrections Policy
The MP said he referred the February 10 invitation to the Clerk to Parliament for advice on February 18, after he had become a member of Parliament.
According to his account, a representative of the law firm subsequently appeared before EOCO on March 4, March 18 and April 30, 2026, providing information requested by investigators. He also said a formal written statement was submitted on April 30.
Mr. Baffour Awuah has maintained that he was not personally the subject of the investigation and that the law firm had cooperated with the agency. EOCO, however, has maintained that further steps were necessary to secure his attendance.
Investigation Focuses on SIC Life Transactions
The investigation concerns financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans and funds associated with the defunct Equity Savings and Loans.
Mr. Baffour Awuah has previously explained that SIC Life engaged his former law firm to recover an investment from Equity Savings and Loans after the latter reportedly defaulted on its obligations.
He said the amount involved was approximately GH¢3.5 million, which had increased to about GH¢14 million with interest. Editorial Standards
EOCO is investigating alleged unauthorized financial transactions and possible financial loss and money laundering connected to the matter.
The agency has not publicly established the MP’s criminal liability, and the claims must be treated as allegations pending the outcome of the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings.
Questions About Due Process
The case has also raised questions about the relationship between law enforcement procedures, parliamentary status and the administration of justice.
The September 23 incident attracted criticism from the Ghana Bar Association, which expressed concern about the manner in which the attempted arrest was conducted and emphasized the importance of respecting due process and the independence of legal practitioners.
The subsequent court warrant provides EOCO with judicial authorization to take specified investigative steps, while the direction to execute the warrant through the Speaker of Parliament sets out the procedure to be followed in this case. Privacy Policy & Terms
Mr. Baffour Awuah’s appearance before EOCO is an important development in the process of securing his participation in the investigation.
However, it does not by itself determine the merits of the allegations or establish whether any offence has been committed.
The next stages of the investigation are expected to clarify the transactions under scrutiny and the information investigators are seeking to establish.
As the matter progresses, the focus will remain on the evidence gathered by EOCO, the MP’s response to the investigation and the application of the relevant legal procedures.
Any determination of criminal responsibility will depend on the evidence and the applicable judicial process.