The Minority Caucus in Parliament has demanded a full account from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over what it describes as an attempt to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah at the High Court.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, shortly after the High Court, Criminal Division, adjourned proceedings on the bail application of Salomey Awiti Bafoh, whom Mr Awuah represents as counsel.
A woman allegedly identified herself as an EOCO officer confronted the MP within the precincts of the court and attempted to prevent him from reaching his vehicle.
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The situation escalated when lawyers and other persons present at the scene intervened.
EOCO subsequently issued a statement explaining that its officers were acting in connection with an ongoing investigation and had taken steps to secure Mr Awuah’s attendance.
The Minority, however, said the explanation raises further questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Caucus has challenged EOCO to disclose the legal authority under which its officers sought to arrest Mr Baffour Awuah.
It wants the agency to identify the offence under investigation, disclose whether a warrant had been obtained and explain the legal basis for attempting to execute the process within the precincts of the High Court.
The Minority also questioned why EOCO allegedly waited several months after invitations were issued to Mr Awuah before taking action.
According to the Caucus, EOCO’s reference to invitations issued in February 2026 does not adequately explain why an attempted arrest occurred seven months later.
The Minority said the timing was particularly significant because Mr Awuah is among the MPs pushing for Parliament to investigate recent cocaine seizures linked to consignments originating from Ghana.
The Caucus has formally requested the recall of Parliament to examine the seizures and related concerns about Ghana’s ports and narcotics-control systems.
The Minority has also raised questions about parliamentary privileges and the procedures governing the arrest or detention of MPs.
It cited Order 24 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which sets out protections concerning the service or execution of civil and criminal processes against Members of Parliament.
The Caucus also referred to Order 25, which deals with notification to the Speaker when a Member is arrested or detained.
The Minority said Baffour Awuah does not claim immunity from lawful processes, but insisted that any action against him must comply with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of Parliament.
“Membership of Parliament places no one above the law,” the Caucus said, while arguing that the law also requires State agencies to follow established procedures when dealing with elected representatives.
The Caucus assured it will pursue the matter through Parliament’s established procedures.
It indicated that a formal complaint would be lodged under the Standing Orders and that it would seek the involvement of the Committee of Privileges and Immunities.
The Minority said the committee should determine whether the incident had any connection with Mr Awuah’s parliamentary duties and whether the conduct alleged by the Caucus amounted to an affront to Parliament.
It also criticised EOCO’s reported decision to indicate that persons who intervened during the confrontation could face further action.
The Minority described such a move as a matter requiring further explanation from the agency.
The confrontation comes against the backdrop of the Minority’s demand for parliamentary scrutiny of major narcotics seizures associated with Ghana.
The Caucus has cited the reported seizure of about 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at France’s Port of Dunkirk on September 10, 2026, as well as other drug seizures it says have links to Ghana.
The Minority argues that the incidents raise questions about the effectiveness of controls at Ghana’s ports and the country’s possible use as a transit route for international narcotics trafficking.
Mr Baffour Awuah is among the MPs who signed the Minority’s September 18 request for Parliament to be recalled to consider the matter.
The Caucus says it will continue to pursue the recall and seek answers from the relevant state institutions.
Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has summoned the House to sit on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.
A notice of summons released by Parliament on Thursday said the recall is pursuant to Article 112 (3) of the Constitution and Order 53 of the Standing Orders but did not indicate the business that necessitated the recall.