An Accra High Court has cleared the Economic and Organised Crime Office to arrest the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Baffour Awuah, in a major legal development.
The ruling grants EOCO full legal authority to proceed with the arrest of the Manhyia South MP after the court dismissed objections challenging the anti-graft agency’s powers. The decision paves the way for investigations to continue without hindrance.
Details of the case remain limited, but the court’s clearance signals that EOCO has satisfied all legal requirements needed to effect the arrest. The Manhyia South MP, Baffour Awuah, is expected to be invited or picked up to assist with ongoing enquiries.
The High Court decision, according to court sources, affirms EOCO’s mandate to investigate economic and organised crimes even when it involves sitting Members of Parliament. Legal analysts say the ruling reinforces accountability and rule of law.
EOCO is expected to act swiftly following the clearance as public interest grows over the Manhyia South case. The development has sparked intense political reactions as the MP prepares to respond to the anti-crime agency.
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Author: Stella Sunu
