Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has said he has taken legal action against Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo and broadcaster Abubakar Alhassan, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, over alleged false statements made against him.

In a statement issued on Monday, September 28, 2026, Baffour Awuah said he had filed a Writ of Summons against the two individuals for allegedly “spewing falsehoods” about him.

He identified Bernard Bediako Baidoo and Abubakar Alhassan, also known as Blakk Rasta, as the persons named in the suit.

“I have today, 28th September 2026, filed a Writ of Summons against the underlisted persons for spewing falsehoods against my person,” he stated.

The MP said he opted for civil proceedings instead of pursuing criminal charges over the alleged publication of false information.

“Unlike the government, I have chosen the path of democrats, by seeking relief through civil court rather than pursuing criminal prosecution for the publication of false news,” he said.

The legal action comes as Baffour Awuah continues to raise concerns over the alleged detention of Madam Salomey Awiti Baffoe and Camilla Alhassan.

According to the legislator, the two women are being held in police custody as part of what he described as an attempt by state security agents to intimidate and silence him.

He alleged that Salomey Baffoe was “kidnapped by state security agents” late on Saturday and remains in police custody.

Baffour Awuah said the alleged actions would not stop him from pursuing the matter.

“The above having been said, I wish to state that the attempt by the government to intimidate and silence me in my quest to fight for the poor mother of three (3) minor children who was kidnapped by state security agents… and remains in police custody has failed.”

He added that he remains committed to securing the freedom of the two women and helping reunite them with their families.

“I remain committed to fighting for Madam Salomey Awiti Bafoh’s liberty as well as Camilla Alhassan to ensure that they are reunited with their family who await their return.”

Background

Bernard Baidoo, the MP for Akwatia, commented on the recent incident involving Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, during which Baffour Awuah was allegedly subjected to an attempted arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) outside the Accra High Court.

Baidoo stated that the encounter was not a formal arrest but an invitation, arguing that arresting a lawmaker requires specific legal processes that were not observed.

He characterised the EOCO official’s actions as incompetent, suggesting that the agency should have formally communicated with the Speaker of Parliament rather than attempting a direct confrontation.

Baidoo also criticized former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for what he called hypocrisy regarding the protection of free speech, contrasting Bawumia’s recent comments with the treatment of Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a nurse represented by Baffour Awuah in the “Ghana Jollof” case.