Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Saturday, August 15.

Mr Awuku described the reports as false in a video shared on social media on Sunday, August 16, showing him in Kumasi alongside popular NDC sympathiser, Appiah Stadium.

The former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) questioned how he could have been arrested on Saturday when he was in the Eastern Region participating in the NPP’s regional executive elections.

“Claims that I was arrested on Saturday are completely false. Yesterday we had our regional elections, and today, Sunday, I am here in Kumasi,” he said.

Reports had claimed that EOCO detained Mr Awuku as part of investigations into alleged corruption and financial irregularities relating to his tenure at the NLA.

The alleged detention was reportedly linked to investigations into financial transactions and other activities undertaken during his time at the Authority.

However, Mr Awuku’s appearance in Kumasi and his categorical denial have cast doubt on the reports of his alleged arrest.

The Akuapem North MP maintained that he had not been arrested and pointed to his presence in Kumasi as evidence to counter the claims.