The Ghana Police Service has officially invited Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to assist in an ongoing investigation following a viral video allegedly showing him assaulting a police officer during the ‘Save the Judiciary demonstration.
According to a statement from the Police Service, multiple video footages of the incident have been reviewed, prompting the decision to seek Afenyo-Markin’s cooperation in the probe.
In a formal request, the Police Service has written to the Speaker of Parliament, asking for Afenyo-Markin’s release to aid the investigation.
The officer involved in the alleged altercation will also be assisting with inquiries.
Meanwhile, Bright Ofori Ampofo, Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro, has defended Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s actions during the protest, claiming that the lawmaker was forced to retaliate after being struck by a police officer.
Source | Citinewsroom
