The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that it has questioned Minority Chief and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, in reference to the alleged assault of a police officer in Parliament throughout the latest ‘Save the Judiciary’ demonstration.
In a short assertion, the police famous that following a proper request to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, the MP reported to the police on seventh Might to help with ongoing investigations.
The assertion learn:
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The Ghana Police Service continues its investigation into the case of an alleged assault towards a police officer by Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
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Following a request to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament by the Felony Investigations Division (CID), Hon. Afenyo-Markin reported to the police as we speak, seventh Might 2025, to help with the investigations.
It additional said:
An investigation has additionally commenced right into a petition acquired from Hon. Afenyo-Markin, alleging that he was assaulted by the police officer involved. Each investigations are ongoing, and the general public shall be up to date because the case progresses.
Afenyo-Markin Petitions Police to Sanction Officer
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In the meantime, the Minority Chief has formally petitioned the Inspector-Basic of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, calling for disciplinary motion towards one Constable Forson for alleged misconduct.
In a petition dated fifth Might, Mr Afenyo-Markin accused the officer of assaulting him on the entrance to Parliament Home throughout the protest.
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The petition follows the circulation of a viral video displaying a heated confrontation between the MP and the police officer throughout the fifth Might demonstration.
The footage seems to point out the Minority Chief placing the officer twice on the top with a handkerchief whereas being restrained by his supporters.
