Parliament questions continued detention of Baffour Awuah by EOCO, demands due process

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, said the circumstances surrounding the MP’s detention raise serious questions about his constitutional rights, the privileges and independence of Parliament, and the proper exercise of investigative powers.

It said it would therefore examine the existing constitutional and statutory framework and, where necessary, consider appropriate legislation to ensure that accountability, due process and the rule of law coexist with the independence and effective functioning of Parliament.

Parliament urged that all matters concerning Baffour Awuah be handled strictly in accordance with the Constitution, the law and all applicable orders of the courts, with full respect for his rights and without unnecessary interference with the constitutional work of Parliament.