Police confirm questioning Afenyo-Markin over assault on officer in Parliament

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The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that it has questioned Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, successful transportation with the alleged battle of a constabulary serviceman successful Parliament during the caller ‘Save the Judiciary’ demonstration.

In a little statement, the constabulary noted that pursuing a ceremonial petition to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, the MP reported to the constabulary connected 7th May to assistance with ongoing investigations.

The connection read:

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The Ghana Police Service continues its probe into the lawsuit of an alleged battle against a constabulary serviceman by Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

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Following a petition to the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Hon. Afenyo-Markin reported to the constabulary today, 7th May 2025, to assistance with the investigations.

It further stated:

An probe has besides commenced into a petition received from Hon. Afenyo-Markin, alleging that helium was assaulted by the constabulary serviceman concerned. Both investigations are ongoing, and the nationalist volition beryllium updated arsenic the lawsuit progresses.

Afenyo-Markin Petitions Police to Sanction Officer

Meanwhile, the Minority Leader has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, calling for disciplinary enactment against 1 Constable Forson for alleged misconduct.

In a petition dated 5th May, Mr Afenyo-Markin accused the serviceman of assaulting him astatine the entranceway to Parliament House during the protest.

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The petition follows the circulation of a viral video showing a heated confrontation betwixt the MP and the constabulary serviceman during the 5th May demonstration.

The footage appears to amusement the Minority Leader striking the serviceman doubly connected the caput with a handkerchief portion being restrained by his supporters.

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