The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) confirmed that membership of Parliament does not, by itself, bring an investigation to an end or place an individual beyond the reach of the law. The statement came after EOCO officers tried to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah on Wednesday, September 23, in connection with an ongoing probe.
EOCO stressed it will not take any action inconsistent with parliamentary privileges or other constitutional protections afforded to Members of Parliament. In a statement, the Office said it recognises and respects the constitutional privileges and immunities of MPs and would conduct its operations strictly within the Constitution and applicable laws.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Membership of Parliament does not, by itself, bring an investigation to an end or place an individual beyond the reach of the law,” EOCO said. “At the same time, EOCO will not take any step that is inconsistent with parliamentary privilege or any other protection provided by the Constitution.”
The attempted arrest was not completed after the situation escalated, with EOCO saying its officers assessed that further action could have endangered public safety. The MP subsequently proceeded to the precincts of Parliament to seek sanctuary. According to EOCO, the MP has failed to honour two invitations issued in February 2026 to assist with the probe.
“I ran to save my life,” Baffour Awuah said after fleeing EOCO’s attempted arrest.
