Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Sam Nartey George, has responded pointedly to allegations made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who claims he was assaulted by a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” protest on May 5, 2025.
In a Facebook post laced with sarcasm and apparent criticism, Sam George called out what he sees as hypocrisy surrounding the public reaction to the incident. Without directly naming Afenyo-Markin, the Minister alluded to the opposition’s past defense of state security conduct while now condemning similar actions.
“The very people who said my words were justification for these attacks by two ‘national security’ operatives today are slapping a policeman who was simply doing his job?” he posted.
He continued: “Hmmmm. This life is truly a cycle. We pray for long life and good health.”
Though he stopped short of naming names, George’s message was widely interpreted as a direct jab at Afenyo-Markin, who earlier recounted how a police constable allegedly hit him in the chest during the demonstration. The Minority Leader claimed the unprovoked blow left him short of breath and visibly shaken. He has since demanded a formal inquiry into the incident and criticized what he describes as attempts to distort the facts.
Sam George’s reaction underscores the growing political tension surrounding the demonstration and the role of law enforcement, highlighting broader issues of consistency, accountability, and partisanship in how such cases are judged by both political actors and the public.
