Martin Kpebu drops warning to government over arrested Manhyia South MP today

Prominent private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has issued a stern warning to the government, cautioning that the Economic and Organised Crime Office's (EOCO) controversial handling of high-profile arrests could eventually cost the National Democratic Congress (NDC) political power. Speaking on the ongoing legal drama surrounding Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Kpebu expressed deep concern over the law enforcement agency's decision to detain the lawmaker after he voluntarily reported to their offices.

Kpebu highlighted that bypassing established parliamentary protocols when dealing with sitting lawmakers risks setting a dangerous precedent. He commended the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, for firmly upholding constitutional procedures and parliamentary privileges despite his own political affiliation with the ruling party. Kpebu questioned why state investigative bodies failed to follow explicit Standing Orders, arguing that ignoring due process damages the rule of law and creates unnecessary public friction.

Warning the administration against administrative overreach, Kpebu noted that public dissatisfaction rarely causes an immediate political collapse, but rather builds quietly over time. He explained that while the current administration might maintain short-term control, persistent procedural errors and perceptions of heavy-handedness will gradually erode public trust. "These things that they are doing, so you see how they start small, small. So by six years, then we get fed up with them," Kpebu cautioned.

In his concluding remarks, the vocal lawyer urged state authorities to learn vital lessons from previous administrations and avoid actions that spark widespread resentment among citizens. He called for immediate reform in how state institutions handle investigations involving elected officials, stressing that protecting parliamentary independence and respecting individual legal rights remain essential to maintaining Ghana's democratic stability.