The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced plans to take legal action against two individuals after they allegedly aided the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, to flee from arrest on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
According to a press statement issued by EOCO, the conduct of the two suspects, who were captured in a viral social media video actively intervening during the operation, is currently being assessed.
EOCO stressed that appropriate lawful steps would be taken against the two for facilitating the lawmaker’s escape.
Also, EOCO disclosed that the Manhyia South Member of Parliament 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.
Part of 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.
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.
Meanwhile, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Manhyia South MP and lawyer for Salomey Baffoe, has broken his silence, defending his decision to flee the Accra High Court following an attempted arrest by officials of EOCO to take him into custody.
According to Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the woman claimed to be an EOCO official but failed to provide any evidence to establish her identity.
He disclosed that he offered to drive himself to the EOCO office, but the woman rejected, insisting that he use their vehicle.
Speaking to the press on Wednesday, September 23, Baffour Awuah said, “It became obvious to me that it was one of the recent kidnappings that have been going on, which is sponsored by the state,” he said.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah explained that he subsequently decided to drive to safety, citing his responsibility to his constituents, the Minority Caucus, his family and his client, Salomey Baffoe.
“And that is why I had to run. I had to drive to safety. I’ve come to Parliament, and then my colleagues are behind me, and I thank them very much,” he said.
@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
