The decision of the High Court followed an urgent application by lawyers representing EOCO,who informed the bench that officers had exhausted all reasonable and lawful means to secure the MP's voluntary attendance.State prosecutors expressed serious concerns that key documents critical to their ongoing financial investigation could be concealed, altered, or destroyed if judicial intervention was delayed.

In granting the order, the court empowered EOCO officers not only to effect the arrest of the legislator but also to carry out a comprehensive search and seizure of relevant documents

This court order represents a sharp escalation after a chaotic incident on September 23, 2026, when EOCO operatives attempted to arrest Mr. Baffour Awuah at the Accra High Court Complex shortly after he appeared as legal counsel in court. Recounting the commotion at the court premises, the Manhyia South MP remarked, "

I had to drive off to safety," as tensions flared between officers and his supporters.The attempted arrest triggered strong public reactions, with the Ghana Bar Association criticizing the operational approach as unprofessional and reiterating that law enforcement activities within court precincts must strictly respect due process and judicial independence.

Additionally,Majority Leader James Agalga contended that standard parliamentary protocol required EOCO to direct requests regarding a sitting MP through the Speaker of Parliament.

At the heart of the ongoing probe are financial transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited and the defunct Equity Savings and Loan.

EOCO maintains that its actions follow invitations dispatched in February 2026 under Section 19 of the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), addressed to Mr. Baffour Awuah in his capacity as Senior Partner at his law firm, Sarkodie Baffour Awuah & Partners.

Conversely, the MP disputes accusations of failing to cooperate, noting that after receiving the February 10 invitation,he referred the matter on February 18 to the Clerk to Parliament for administrative guidance given his legislative responsibilities.

He emphasized that a designated legal representative from his former law firm subsequently appeared before EOCO investigators on March 4, March 18, and April 30, and submitted a comprehensive written statement on April 30, 2026.

Providing background on the recovery efforts, Mr. Baffour Awuah explained that his former firm was instructed by SIC Life Savings and Loans to recover an initial GH¢3.5 million principal deposited with Equity Savings and Loans. Over time,accumulated interest pushed the total outstanding debt to approximately GH¢14 million before a negotiated settlement was concluded.

While EOCO has not formally published its specific charges, reports suggest investigators are examining claims related to a 15 percent legal fee arrangement and alleged payments linked to the former management of SIC Life. Challenging the regulatory scope of the investigation, Baffour Awuah questioned,"Is EOCO responsible for determining lawyers' fees?" as the legal debate continues to draw national interest across legal and political circles.

The High Court's issuance of an arrest warrant against MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah marks a critical juncture in this high-profile financial investigation. As EOCO moves forward with its mandate, the outcome will likely shape discussions on legal fee structures, parliamentary immunity,and investigative procedures in Ghana.

#High Court Issues EOCO Arrest Warrant for MP Baffour Awuah