General News of Friday, 22 March 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghPolice request Parliament to release Kennedy AgyapongMember of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy AgyapongThe Police Administration has requested Parliament to release Kennedy Agyapong, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Assin Central, to assist the police with investigations into a case of assault lodged against him. The March 19, 2019 request to the Speaker of Parliament said a police officer, Detective Sergeant George Ofori, had reported an alleged assault against Mr Agyapong. It explained that the Police Administration was mindful of the privileges and immunities of Members of Parliament under the 1992 Constitution as well as the Standing Orders of Parliament. Kennedy Agyapong to report to the Central Regional Police Commander to assist with investigations into the alleged assault,” it stated. He said the Regional Commander came to the aid of the Sergeant and told Mr Agyapong that he could not dismiss any police officer discharging his lawful duties.

Source: GhanaWeb March 22, 2019 09:00 UTC