South Korean authorities have granted a request to extend a warrant to detain the country’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his surprise declaration of martial law last month.

The liberal opposition Democratic Party, which drove the legislative vote that impeached Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14 over his imposition of martial law, accused the president of trying to mobilize his supporters to block his detention and called for law enforcement authorities to execute the warrant immediately.

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is resisting arrest for the third day after defying authorities over his failed martial law attempt. Amid growing political unrest, Yoon has vowed to 'fight' for the nation's sovereignty,