Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, has launched civil proceedings against Akwatia MP Bernard Bediako Baidoo and broadcaster Abubakar Alhassan better known as Blakk Rasta over what he describes as false statements made about him.
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In a statement released Monday, September 28, 2026, Baffour Awuah confirmed he had filed a Writ of Summons against both individuals. “I have today, 28th September 2026, filed a Writ of Summons against the underlisted persons for spewing falsehoods against my person,” he said.
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The MP said he deliberately chose to pursue the matter through civil litigation rather than seek criminal prosecution, framing the decision as a contrast to how the government has handled similar cases. “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.
Lawsuit tied to separate detention controversy
The legal action comes against the backdrop of a separate, unfolding controversy involving the alleged detention of two women, Salomey Awiti Baffoe and Camilla Alhassan. Baffour Awuah alleged that the pair are being held in police custody as part of what he characterized as an attempt by state security agencies to intimidate him and derail his pursuit of the matter.
He claimed Salomey Baffoe was “kidnapped by state security agents” late on Saturday and has remained in police custody since. Baffour Awuah insisted that such pressure would not deter him from proceeding with the case or from pushing for the women’s release.
“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 said.
He added that securing the release of both women remains his immediate priority. “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,” he said.
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