Lawyer Martin Kpebu has expressed strong disappointment with some appointees of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, accusing them of misusing state authority and warning that their conduct could damage public confidence in the administration.
Kpebu said he did not campaign for the NDC’s return to power in the 2024 general elections only for some officials to behave in ways he considers unacceptable.
His comments come amid controversy surrounding the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.
Speaking in an interview, the private legal practitioner questioned the manner in which some government appointees were exercising their legal powers and warned that their actions could have political consequences for the governing party.
“It is a shame; I didn’t campaign for the NDC to come and do this nonsense,” he said, according to MyJoyOnline.
Kpebu recalled his active support for the NDC ahead of the 2024 elections and the difficulties he said he and other supporters experienced while the party was in opposition under former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
“Do you know how we suffered? Akufo-Addo, do you know how dangerous he was? Do you know what we lost?” he asked.
He then questioned why, after the NDC had returned to government, some of its appointees would allegedly use the authority entrusted to them in ways he believes are inappropriate.
“Then you (NDC) come, this is how you are misusing the power?” he lamented.
According to Kpebu, the concerns are particularly disappointing because of the sacrifices he said supporters made to help the NDC regain power.
He also warned that the conduct of state institutions such as EOCO could affect the government’s reputation and public confidence in the administration.
Kpebu further argued that the controversy surrounding EOCO could carry political consequences for the NDC ahead of the 2028 general elections, saying the agency’s actions and inactions could contribute to the party losing power.
The comments come as EOCO continues its investigation involving Baffour Awuah, who has denied wrongdoing in the case.
The Manhyia South MP has since been granted GH¢10 million bail by the High Court and directed to remain available to investigators as the matter proceeds. He is scheduled to return to court on October 26 and November 2, 2026.
Following the court proceedings, Baffour Awuah thanked the leadership of Parliament and his fellow lawmakers for their support during the controversy.
He also expressed appreciation to the people of Manhyia South, saying their backing had strengthened his resolve to continue serving as their representative despite the ongoing case.
“My constituency has been amazing. I really love all of them, and they will be rest assured that my commitment to you remains resolute. This is not going to deter me,” he said.
EOCO has maintained that it is acting within the law and has urged the public not to draw premature conclusions about the allegations while investigations and court proceedings continue.
Kpebu’s intervention adds to the public debate over the handling of the case and the broader question of how government institutions exercise their investigative powers.
