Speaking to journalists on Friday, October 2, 2026, Mr Akyea questioned the legal basis for the continued detention of the MP, who had voluntarily reported to EOCO following the issuance of an arrest warrant.
“This isn’t a bench warrant,” Mr Akyea said, arguing that the circumstances did not justify keeping his client in custody overnight.
According to JoyNews, EOCO was expected to take Baffour Awuah before a court to have his bail determined.
The agency’s decision to pursue court-supervised bail rather than administrative bail has become a point of contention between investigators and the MP’s legal team.
The case stems from an EOCO investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving SIC Life Savings and Loans.
The allegations reportedly include suspected financial loss and money laundering. Baffour Awuah’s lawyers have rejected the allegations and maintained that he has cooperated with investigators.
The continued detention has also renewed discussion about constitutional safeguards surrounding arrest and detention in Ghana.
Article 14(3) of the 1992 Constitution provides that a person arrested and not released must be brought before a court within 48 hours.
However, the constitutional 48-hour requirement does not automatically determine whether a particular detention is lawful, as the circumstances and legal basis for the arrest and continued custody must be considered.
The matter is expected to move before the court, where the MP’s bail status and the next steps in the investigation could become clearer.
Baffour Awuah remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court, while EOCO’s investigation continues.