A high-profile legal review is underway as the Office of the Attorney General examines a case file involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin following allegations of assault stemming from a public protest.

On November 7, Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai offered new details on the case’s status via a social media post, confirming:

“I can confirm that the docket on the case — The Republic v. Alexander Afenyo-Markin — is at the Office of the Attorney-General awaiting prosecutorial review and decision. The case involves a complaint of assault.”

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The incident in question occurred during the 'Save the Judiciary' demonstration on Monday, May 5, 2025, an event organised by civil society groups and opposition figures to voice concerns over judicial independence and alleged political interference.

According to eyewitness accounts, a confrontation at the entrance of Parliament House escalated, leading to allegations that Mr. Afenyo-Markin physically assaulted a uniformed police officer stationed at the parliamentary gates.

The Ghana Police Service quickly moved to address the situation, issuing a public statement on May 8, 2025, to confirm that the Minority Leader had voluntarily presented himself for questioning.

The investigative process was formally set in motion after the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) requested clearance from the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, in keeping with established protocols for dealing with sitting MPs.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin, who has represented the Effutu constituency since 2013 and currently leads the Minority Caucus in Parliament, complied with the Speaker’s directive and reported to the CID headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to assist investigators.

Sources within Parliament have indicated that this marks one of the few instances in recent years where a senior parliamentary leader has been subject to a police probe for alleged misconduct during official duties.

This latest development adds to a growing list of legal and ethical challenges facing political leadership, particularly regarding the balance between parliamentary privilege and accountability before the law.

According to the Ghana Bar Association, cases involving MPs and law enforcement have become more frequent in the past decade, underscoring the need for clear frameworks to resolve such issues without undermining either legislative independence or the rule of law.

With the case file now before the Attorney General’s Office, legal analysts are watching closely for a final determination.

If the review finds sufficient grounds for prosecution, Mr. Afenyo-Markin could become the first Minority Leader in over a decade to face formal criminal charges while in office. T

The outcome could set key precedents for how alleged criminal conduct by MPs is handled in Ghana’s democratic system.

The Attorney General’s Office has not set a specific timeline for its decision, but observers expect an update in the coming weeks as the review process concludes.