Ghanaian media personality Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim Lady, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over its ongoing investigation into Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah.
In a self-recorded video, Pokua described the investigation as a perceived political witch-hunt and questioned the manner in which the case has been handled.
She argued that the approach being taken by EOCO could create a worrying precedent for future governments and political administrations.
“The rate that the EOCO is going, it is becoming a big embarrassment to Ghana and it is becoming so obvious that we have something to hide,” she said.
Pokua further expressed concern that the actions being taken against members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) could have consequences beyond the current administration.
“And I am pained that if the NPP comes to power, they will do worse because the government has made it so obvious that there is a witch-hunting going on. It is becoming so obvious that the government is witch-hunting NPP people,” she added.
Her comments come amid heightened attention surrounding EOCO’s investigation into Baffour Awuah, who is also a senior partner at the law firm Sarkodie, Baffour Awuah and Partners.
The Manhyia South MP was granted GH¢50 million bail with three sureties by EOCO as investigations into alleged economic and organised crimes continue.
Baffour Awuah voluntarily reported to EOCO’s headquarters at about 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, accompanied by his lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea.
His appearance followed an arrest warrant issued by the Accra High Court after EOCO told the court that earlier efforts to secure his attendance for questioning had been unsuccessful.
EOCO said it had previously invited the MP on two occasions in February 2026. Baffour Awuah has, however, disputed aspects of that account and maintained that representatives of his former law firm had engaged with investigators.
The investigation centres on alleged transactions involving SIC Life Savings & Loans Company Limited and includes allegations of criminal conspiracy, financial loss, money laundering and tax-related offences.
As part of the investigation, EOCO also secured a warrant to search premises linked to Baffour Awuah and seize documents considered relevant to the case. Investigators subsequently searched his office and residence.
Baffour Awuah has denied receiving an alleged GH¢2.2 million payment in legal fees connected to the matter. He has also challenged aspects of EOCO’s account of the events leading to his appearance before the agency.
EOCO has maintained that its investigation is still ongoing and has cautioned the public against reaching conclusions about the MP’s culpability before the process is completed.
The agency has also stressed that persons involved in the investigation will be afforded their constitutional and legal rights as the case proceeds.
