Manhyia MP Faces Arrest Warrant; Party Calls for Invitation Instead
Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Haruna Mohammed, criticized the arrest warrant issued for MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah as too harsh.
In Brief
- •Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Haruna Mohammed, criticized the arrest warrant issued for MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah as too harsh.
- •Mohammed argued that parliamentary procedure requires an invitation before arrest and that the MP should be invited rather than arrested.
- •He noted that the party has never opposed arrest of MPs or lawyers when due process applies, but questioned the proportionality of the current warrant.
- •The Economic and Organised Crime Office and Accra High Court are involved in the case, but Mohammed has not seen the official warrant yet.
- •The MP is described as a law‑abiding lawyer who will respond once the court order is reviewed.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights the tension between parliamentary privilege and criminal investigation procedures in Ghana. If the warrant proceeds, it could set a precedent for how MPs are treated in legal matters, potentially affecting the balance between legislative independence and accountability. The debate also underscores the importance of transparent, proportionate law enforcement practices. The case may influence public perception of the New Patriotic Party’s stance on rule of law and could impact future political dynamics, especially if the MP’s status is challenged in court.
Key Details
- MP
- Honourable Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah
- Party
- New Patriotic Party
- Deputy General Secretary
- Haruna Mohammed
- Court Involved
- Accra High Court
- Investigating Body
- Economic and Organised Crime Office
- Action Requested
- Invitation instead of arrest
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