According to GhanaWeb, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam George, has commented on an alleged altercation between Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and a police officer.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) dated May 6, 2025, Sam George referenced a video of himself being assaulted by National Security officers during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election in 2019, under the previous New Patriotic Party administration.
He highlighted what he described as inconsistency in public reactions to both incidents.
“The very people who said my words justified these attacks by two ‘national security’ operatives are today slapping a policeman who was simply doing his job?
“Hmmm. This life is truly a cycle. We pray for long life and good health. Cheers,” he added.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who represents the Effutu constituency, has become the focus of public attention following an incident during the #SaveTheJudiciary protest held on Monday.
A video circulating online appears to show the lawmaker attempting to strike a police officer near a security barricade.
In response to the allegations, Afenyo-Markin explained that his actions were prompted by an earlier physical encounter, during which he said a police officer struck him while he was trying to access Parliament House.
He described the blow as forceful enough to leave him disoriented and gasping for breath.
According to him, nearby officers intervened and assisted him into the restricted zone, where he had to support himself against a wall to recover.
He further noted that a Parliament staff member offered him water, and two officers from the Criminal Investigation Department helped him to a nearby rest area, where he lay down to stabilize.
Following the incident, the Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation.
The police confirmed that they have formally requested the Speaker of Parliament to make Afenyo-Markin available to assist with the inquiry.