Parliament hits back at EOCO over the continued detention of Manhia South MP

Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah In a statement issued by Parliament, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin said despite the voluntary surrender, the circumstances surrounding the MP's detention raise questions about his rights, parliamentary privileges and the independence of Parliament.

Parliament has questioned the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by EOCO and called for strict respect for due process and parliamentary independence.

Parliament has questioned the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), raising questions about the rights of the Member, the privileges and independence of Parliament, and the proper exercise of investigative powers.