• Victor Amos
• Africa , Live Reporting , Local News , News
• May 6, 2025
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“Afenyo-Markin Calls for IGP to Discipline Police Officer After Alleged Assault”

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has formally requested the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to take disciplinary action against Constable Forson for alleged assault. In a petition dated May 5, Afenyo Markin accused the officer of attacking him at the entrance of Parliament House during the ‘Save the Judiciary’ protest. The complaint follows a widely circulated video showing a heated exchange between the lawmaker and the police officer during the demonstration. The footage captures Afenyo-Markin appearing to strike the officer twice on the head with a handkerchief while being held back by his supporters. However, in his statement, the Minority Leader claimed that the officer assaulted him first. He recounted the incident: “Upon arriving at Parliament House, the National Organiser and other party leaders had already been allowed entry. The Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, and I were then asked by the party’s Communications Director, Mr. Richard Ahiagbah, to join them.” Afenyo-Markin further alleged: “As I approached the barricade, Constable Forson a tall, fair, and heavily built officer suddenly struck the left side of my chest near my heart with full force, without any provocation. The blow left me dazed, short of breath, and visibly shaken. I immediately protested, demanding to know why he would attack me.” The Minority Leader is now seeking sanctions against the officer, citing unprofessional conduct.