Watch these excesses, enough is enough – Afenyo-Markin to Mahama

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asked President John Dramani Mahama to rein in his appointees following a tense incident involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and officials reportedly linked to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Afenyo-Markin made the call on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as controversy grew over an alleged attempt to take Baffour Awuah into custody after proceedings at the Accra High Court.

The Manhyia South MP had appeared in court as lead counsel for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoh, whose bail application was being heard in connection with the ongoing “Ghana Jollof” case.

The High Court adjourned Baffour’s bail hearing to Thursday, September 24 after the prosecution requested more time to respond to the application. The court directed the prosecution to file and serve its response by 9 a.m.

After the proceedings, a woman identified as an EOCO official reportedly approached Baffour Awuah and asked him to accompany her to the agency.

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The MP has disputed the circumstances of the attempted arrest. He said the woman did not provide evidence of her identity or produce an arrest warrant when he requested one. He subsequently drove away from the court premises.

Video footage from the incident showed a confrontation involving the MP, lawyers and security personnel outside the court. 3News reported that the situation escalated into a physical altercation and a tense vehicle encounter.

It was also reported that the woman blocked the MP’s vehicle during the incident, resulting in a heated exchange before he drove away.

It was against this backdrop that Afenyo-Markin turned his attention to President Mahama and the conduct of state institutions.

“Watch these excesses, enough is enough. Call your appointees to order because this is not the Ghana we want,” he said.

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The Minority Leader said his criticism should not be interpreted as opposition to accountability or the legitimate work of state agencies.

“We are not against accountability and we always say that. We are not against any state institution going about its lawful duty as enshrined in any enactment or the Constitution,” he said.

He added that state institutions must ensure their actions comply with the law.

“What we are saying is that a state institution must be seen to be doing its work lawfully,” Afenyo-Markin said.

He also used the occasion to challenge President Mahama to consider the legacy of his second administration.

“Mr. President, reflect on your legacy. You are left with almost just 2 years from exiting office. The question is, what would you tell Ghanaians when you are in your quiet moment? Can you proudly say that the second opportunity you were given by God, you used that chance to transform your country?” he asked.

The incident involving Baffour Awuah occurred during proceedings in the case of Salomey Baffoe, who has been accused of abetting the publication of false information linked to the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account.

Baffour was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court after pleading not guilty to the charge. She is accused of helping Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, identified by police as the operator of the “Ghana Jollof” account, to distribute videos and recruit others to circulate the content.

Police have also alleged that forensic examination of Baffour’s phone and mobile money records revealed financial links between her and Kodua. The police say Kodua is believed to be in the United Kingdom and has been declared wanted.

Baffour’s legal team has challenged aspects of the case and sought her release on bail.

Her lawyer, Baffour Awuah, had earlier expressed confidence that the High Court would grant the application, arguing that the investigation concerning his client had effectively been completed.

The bail hearing was, however, pushed to September 24 after the prosecution requested additional time to respond.