The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has been questioned in connection with a reported physical altercation with a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” protest on Monday, May 5, 2025.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) launched the probe after a formal complaint was lodged against Afenyo-Markin, accusing him of assaulting a uniformed officer at the entrance of Parliament House as tensions flared during the demonstration.
However, the case has taken a dramatic turn, with Afenyo-Markin himself filing a counter-complaint, alleging that he was, in fact, the victim of police aggression. In his statement to investigators, the Effutu MP claimed that the officer in question, identified as Constable Forson, struck him forcefully in the chest as he approached a police barricade with fellow demonstrators to deliver a petition.
According to Afenyo-Markin, the unexpected blow left him momentarily dazed and struggling to breathe, forcing him to seek immediate assistance from parliamentary security personnel before he could resume his role in the protest.
Sources close to the investigation say that Constable Forson allegedly fled the scene shortly after the encounter, raising questions about his actions and potentially complicating the inquiry.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that both allegations will be thoroughly investigated, with updates to be provided as the cases progress.
While the police statement has confirmed that Afenyo-Markin complied with a directive from Speaker Alban Bagbin to cooperate with the investigation, it remains unclear how the conflicting accounts will be reconciled, potentially setting the stage for a high-profile legal battle.
The incident has sparked fresh debate over the handling of political protests and the rights of both lawmakers and law enforcement officers, highlighting the fragile relationship between the two as Ghana navigates a particularly tense political climate.
