Afenyo-Markin

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I Was Protesting Police Misconduct, Not Assaulting- Afenyo-Markin

May 6, 2025

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has slammed what he describes as an unprovoked act of violence against him by a uniformed police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” demonstration at Parliament House. Afenyo-Markin was captured in a widely circulated video appearing visibly agitated while attempting to hit an officer behind a barricade during the demonstration on...

Afenyo-Markin Summoned by Police Over Alleged Assault on Officer

May 5, 2025

The Ghana Police Service has formally invited Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader, to aid in an investigation stemming from a widely circulated video appearing to show him physically confronting a police officer during the recent #SaveThe Judiciary protest. The Ghana Police Service has reviewed multiple videos of the incident, leading them to request Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s cooperation...

Minority Leader Slams Chief Justice Suspension as Threat to Judicial Independence

May 5, 2025

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has vehemently denounced President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, labeling the action as “a negative reset” that jeopardizes the autonomy of the judiciary. During a protest on Monday, May 5, organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) alongside other supportive groups in response to President Mahama’s decision, Afenyo-Markin...