Lawyer for Manhyia South MP challenges EOCO probe into SIC Life settlement
Samuel Atta Akyea, representing Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has questioned the legal basis and jurisdiction of EOCO's probe into a settlement involving SIC Life Savings and Loans, media report.
Samuel Atta Akyea, who represents Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has disputed the legitimacy of an Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) inquiry into a settlement involving SIC Life Savings and Loans Company Limited, local outlets report.
Challenge to EOCO's remit
According to MyJoyOnline, Atta Akyea has questioned both the foundation and the jurisdiction for EOCO to investigate the transaction. The report says he raised doubts over whether the agency has a legitimate basis to pursue the matter.
Settlement not automatically criminal, lawyer says
Adom Online reported that Atta Akyea told observers a settlement that turns out to be unfavourable to one side does not by itself amount to criminal conduct. That account says he argued an adverse outcome alone should not trigger a criminal probe.
Both outlets identify Atta Akyea as the legal representative of MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah in relation to the SIC Life matter. Beyond those points, the reports do not provide additional details about EOCO's reasons for opening the inquiry or any response from the agency or other parties involved.
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