Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah denies financial misconduct allegations

Manhyia South MP EOCO Ghana Bar Association parliamentary immunity legal professional rights

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah is at the center of a political and legal controversy following an attempted arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) at the Accra High Court on September 23, 2026. The incident, which involved a confrontation between EOCO officers and the MP while he was acting as legal counsel, has sparked national debate regarding parliamentary immunity and the limits of law enforcement powers.

EOCO stated the attempt was linked to an investigation into a client of the MP’s law firm, SBA and Partners, noting that the MP had previously failed to honor two invitations to assist with the probe. In response, Baffour Awuah has denied several allegations, including claims that he received GHS 2.2 million in disputed legal fees, that he transferred funds to a former managing director of SIC Life Savings and Loans, and that he was involved in a GHS 24 million judicial property sale.

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has condemned the attempted arrest, warning that such actions could intimidate legal professionals and undermine the administration of justice. The GBA also raised concerns regarding the alleged assault of another lawyer during the encounter. Legal experts and political figures have since debated whether EOCO should have obtained a court warrant and coordinated through the Speaker of Parliament to ensure due process.

Entities

Accra High Court · Economic and Organised Crime Office · Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa · Francis-Xavier Sosu · Ghana Bar Association · Manhyia South · Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah · SIC Life Savings and Loans

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The MP denies transferring money to the former Managing Director of SIC Life Savings and Loans. chale.news · www.myjoyonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The GBA expressed concern regarding the alleged assault of lawyer Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa during the incident. channel247online.com
[● 2 SOURCES] EOCO claims the MP failed to honor two invitations in February 2026 to assist with an investigation into a client of his law firm. www.gbcghanaonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The GBA warned that the attempted arrest of a lawyer at court could create a perception of intimidation within the legal profession. channel247online.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The MP denies that a judicial sale of a GHS 24 million property occurred. chale.news · www.myjoyonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The MP denies receiving GHS 2.2 million in legal fees from a disputed GHS 5 million transaction. chale.news · www.myjoyonline.com

Sources

MP Baffour Awuah Denies GHS2. 2m Legal Fee Allegation [chale.news]

6 days ago

GBA condemns EOCO’s attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP [channel247online.com]

7 days ago

‘Is EOCO responsible for determining lawyers’ fees?’ - Baffour Awuah [ghananewss.com]

5 days ago

‘Is EOCO responsible for regulating lawyers’ professional fees?’ - Baffour Awuah fires back [onuaonline.com]

5 days ago

EOCO-Manhyia South MP Standoff: Ghana ‘almost going back to PNDC era’ – Palgrave Boakye Danquah [www.gbcghanaonline.com]

6 days ago

Ghana : Qui est cette jeune dame tenace qui fait la une de l'actualité ? [netafrique.net]

6 days ago

I agree that the timing of the attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP was wrong - Gyampo [3news.com]

6 days ago

EOCO should have secured warrant before Manhyia South MP's attempted arrest attempt – Inusah Fuseini [www.adomonline.com]

6 days ago

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5 days ago

I have reported EOCO officer to police for assaulting me – Enoch Afoakwa [theghanareport.com]

5 days ago

‘Is EOCO responsible for determining lawyers’ fees?’ - Baffour Awuah [www.myjoyonline.com]

5 days ago