Prof Stephen Kwaku Asare, popularly known as Kwaku Azar, a US-based legal luminary, has slammed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the attempted arrest of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.
According to Prof Azar, the attempt to arrest Manhyia South MP on the premises of a court after representing his client was completely wrong.
He described the attempted arrest as not only “unprofessional” but also unprecedented.
In a post shared on Facebook on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Kwaku Azar stated, “Botched attempt to arrest lawyers coming from court is totally unprofessional and unprecedented”.
He further called on the Attorney General to bring the persons responsible for the arrest to book, saying, “AG must rein in perpetrators.”
Also, the Minority in Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to rein in his appointees to order.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, criticised what he described as excesses by the government and urged President Mahama to ensure that state institutions operate within the law.
He stated, “Mr President, reflect on your legacy. You are left with almost just 2 years from exiting office. The question is, what would you tell Ghanaians when you are in your quiet moment? Can you proudly say, with the second opportunity you were given by God, you used that chance to transform your country?
“Watch these excesses; enough is enough. Call your appointees to order because this is not the Ghana we want. We are not against accountability, and we always say that. We are not against any state institution going about its lawful duty as enshrined in any enactment or the Constitution. What we are saying is that a state institution must be seen to be doing its work lawfully.”
Meanwhile, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has disclosed that Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, ignored two invitations issued in February 2026 to assist with an ongoing investigation.
According to EOCO, its invitations were not honoured, prompting the Office to take steps to secure the MP’s attendance in accordance with the law.
EOCO revealed that its officers were acting in the lawful discharge of their responsibilities when they attempted to arrest the MP in connection with the investigation.
In a press statement stated, “The Office had previously invited Hon. Baffour Awuah to assist with the investigation on two occasions in February 2026. The invitations were not honoured”.
EOCO explained that the attempted arrest was one of the lawful steps it had taken to secure his attendance after the earlier invitations were not honoured.
According to EOCO, they have identified two persons who allegedly intervened to facilitate the MP’s departure from the scene and are assessing their conduct for possible further action.
EOCO maintained that being a member of Parliament does not by itself bring an investigation to an end or place an individual beyond the reach of the law.
They further disclosed that the investigation remains active and that it will review the circumstances surrounding the incident, including available video evidence, before determining its next steps.
@ghnow_ EOCO Officials Attempt to Arrest Lawyer Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah at Accra High Court #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Watch as EOCO officials reportedly attempt to arrest lawyer Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, counsel for Nurse Salomey Bafor Awiti, at the Accra High Court. #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
