Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah arrested by EOCO over financial investigation

Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah EOCO investigation SIC Life Savings and Loans money laundering allegations Ghanaian politics

Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following his voluntary appearance at their headquarters on October 1, 2026. The arrest follows a warrant issued by the Accra High Court on September 30, after EOCO claimed previous attempts to secure his attendance had been unsuccessful.

The investigation focuses on alleged financial crimes, including money laundering, criminal conspiracy, and causing financial loss to SIC Life Savings and Loans. Specifically, authorities are looking into a reported GH¢2.2 million payment made to the MP's former law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners, as legal fees. Baffour Awuah has denied receiving these funds and maintains that previous invitations to testify were directed to him as a law firm partner rather than as a legislator.

His lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, has challenged the charges, stating the transactions were legitimate legal services. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the MP's immediate release, accusing the government of using state investigative powers to intimidate political opponents.

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Accra High Court · Accra High Court · Alexander Afenyo-Markin · Economic and Organised Crime Office · Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah · SIC Life Savings and Loans · SIC Savings and Loans · Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners · Sarkodie, Baffour Awuah and Partners

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The MP denied receiving a GH¢2.2 million payment as legal fees involving SIC Life. abcnewsgh.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Baffour Awuah maintains that previous invitations from EOCO were directed to him in his capacity as a law firm partner rather than as an MP. ghananewss.com · shinemegh.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The MP's lawyer questioned the necessity of detaining the legislator overnight given his voluntary cooperation. abcnewsgh.com
[● 3 SOURCES] An arrest warrant was issued by the Accra High Court on September 30 after EOCO claimed previous attempts to secure the MP's attendance were unsuccessful. abcnewsgh.com · shinemegh.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah was placed under arrest after voluntarily reporting to EOCO headquarters on October 1, 2026. abcnewsgh.com · www.myjoyonline.com · shinemegh.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The investigation involves allegations of criminal conspiracy, money laundering, tax-related offences, and financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans. abcnewsgh.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The MP has been formally charged by EOCO with offences including money laundering and causing financial loss to the state. ghanaguardian.com