Ghana MPs Call for EOCO Accountability After Arrest Attempt on MP
Minority MPs in Ghana Parliament demanded President Mahama order the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to stop what they described as an abuse of power after EOCO officers attempted to arrest MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on court premises.
In Brief
- •Minority MPs in Ghana Parliament demanded President Mahama order the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to stop what they described as an abuse of power after EOCO officers attempted to arrest MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on court premises.
- •The incident occurred on 23 September 2026 when EOCO officers confronted Awuah after he left the courtroom to address the press.
- •Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo‑Markin urged the Chief Justice to investigate whether EOCO is permitted to enter court grounds for arrests and called on the President to reflect on his legacy.
- •Awuah, a lawyer and MP for Manhyia South, said he was forced to leave the court foyer after an EOCO representative demanded he be taken to the agency without presenting an arrest warrant.
- •The call highlights concerns over the conduct of state anti‑graft agencies and the protection of fundamental rights for legislators and citizens.
Why It Matters
The incident raises questions about the limits of investigative agencies’ authority within judicial spaces and the protection of MPs’ rights to operate freely. If EOCO can arrest legislators on court grounds without clear legal authority, it could undermine the independence of Parliament and erode public trust in anti‑corruption institutions. The call for accountability also reflects broader concerns about executive influence over state agencies and the need for transparent oversight mechanisms.
Key Details
- Incident Date
- 2026-09-23
- MP Involved
- Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah
- Agency
- Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)
- President
- John Dramani Mahama
- Parliamentary Caucus
- Minority
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