By Josephine Amuzu
The Ghana Police Service has officially requested the Speaker of Parliament to release Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin to assist in investigations regarding a viral video allegedly showing the Minority leader assaulting a police officer during a recent demonstration.

According to a statement from the Police, several video footages of the incident have been reviewed, prompting the need for further inquiry involving the Member of Parliament.
The officer allegedly assaulted in the video is also asked to participate in the ongoing investigation to aid in establishing the facts of the matter.
Below is the statement from the Ghana Police Service:

































