27/09/2025
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader in Parliament, is facing intensified scrutiny after the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) reportedly seized confidential documents related to a May 5, 2025, confrontation during the Save the Judiciary protest.
The clash, which occurred near the entrance of Parliament House, allegedly involved a physical encounter between Afenyo-Markin and Constable Forson of the Ghana Police Service.
According to eyewitnesses and Afenyo-Markin, the officer struck him unexpectedly, leaving him disoriented. Parliamentary staff and CID officers intervened, allowing him to resume the protest and submit a petition calling for judicial independence.
Social media videos of the incident show a tense exchange, with some suggesting the MP may have responded physically. These conflicting narratives have prompted the Ghana Police Service to open two investigations: one into the alleged assault on Afenyo-Markin and the other into claims that he assaulted the officer.
Whether EOCO will take formal action is yet to be determined, but the situation has already intensified national debates over justice, impunity, and the rule of law.
EOCO’s reported interception of sensitive materials adds another layer to the case, potentially revealing what triggered the altercation. While no charges have been filed, sources suggest Afenyo-Markin could face further questioning, especially given his past criticism of EOCO’s handling of politically sensitive matters, including the case involving former NPP official Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi).
The controversy escalated after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga accused the MP of attempting to discredit EOCO and stressed that parliamentarians should respect law enforcement and pursue grievances through lawful channels.
With inquiries still ongoing, the incident has become a broader reflection on accountability in Ghana, spotlighting issues surrounding public officials’ conduct, the independence of state institutions, and citizens’ trust in the police and judiciary.
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