Afenyo-Markin Presents Himself to Police Over Alleged Altercation with Police Officer

May 8, 2025 - 12:55

Accra, Ghana - 08 May, 2025 - Ghana's Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has presented himself to the police to assist with investigations into an alleged altercation with a police officer during the "Save the Judiciary" demonstration on May 5, 2025.

The incident occurred when Afenyo-Markin led a group of protesters to Parliament House to present a petition.

According to the Ghana Police Service, Afenyo-Markin is accused of assaulting a uniformed officer, Constable Forson, at the entrance of Parliament House.

However, the Minority Leader has filed a counter-petition alleging that he was the victim of assault by the same officer. Afenyo-Markin claims that Constable Forson struck him forcefully on the chest, leaving him dazed and short of breath.

The police have initiated a parallel investigation into both allegations. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is probing the incident, and the police have assured the public that updates will be provided as the cases progress.

Afenyo-Markin's cooperation with the authorities follows a directive from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to assist with the investigation.