Former NPP PC Arrested in US: Why Nii Noi Nortey Allegedly Stabbed His Wife
- Relatives of Gilda Nortey have spoken out after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, in the US
- The family claims she was attacked in a domestic dispute and managed to drive herself to the hospital despite her injuries
- Nii Noi has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including criminal attempt and possession of an instrument of crime
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Relatives of Gilda Nortey, wife of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Korle Klottey, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, have broken their silence over her alleged stabbing in the US.
Speaking to Citi News, the family claimed that Gilda had been stabbed multiple times by her politician husband during a reported domestic dispute involving a threat of violence.
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An uncle of the victim, David Gyapanin, described the incident as deeply troubling and demanded justice for his niece.
“They had a little argument, and my niece said she might file for divorce if things continued that way. She said Valentino threatened to either kill himself or kill her. He stabbed her three times,” he alleged.
“She pleaded with him to take her to the hospital. He agreed on the condition that she would not mention his name. Fortunately, she had the car key and managed to drive to the hospital where she works. She’s getting better. As a family, we want nothing less than justice.”
Valentino Nii Noi Nortey arrested in US
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Nii Noi Nortey had been arrested in the US and was remanded at the Dauphin County Prison over the alleged domestic violence incident.
The young Ghanaian politician allegedly stabbed his wife after a heated argument that escalated into violence.
The Lower Paxton Township Police Department confirmed that Nii Noi Nortey was picked up on the morning of Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Authorities were called to a residence along Mayfair Drive in Harrisburg at approximately 10 a.m., where they discovered a woman with multiple stab wounds.
Following this, emergency first responders arrived at the scene and immediately transported the victim to a local hospital.
In a statement released on January 19, 2026, the Lower Paxton Township Police Department provided a cautiously optimistic update on her condition.
According to the police, the victim was taken to the hospital and is currently responding to treatment, and described the attack as an 'isolated domestic incident'.
“The woman was taken to the hospital by first responders and is currently in stable condition.”
What are charges against Nii Noi Nortey?
Nii Noi has been arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Judy, where he is likely to face several criminal charges, some of which are listed below:
- Criminal attempt
- Possession of an instrument of crime with intent to use
- Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Magisterial District Judge David Judy denied the young politician bail due to the seriousness of the case and the circumstances of his arrest.
However, his legal team is working around the clock ahead of a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 26, 2026, where a judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to the Court of Common Pleas.
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Protesters storm US Embassy in Accra
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a group of Ghanaians had protested at the US Embassy in Accra.
They demanded the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta after the filing of 78 corruption-related charges by the OSP.
The Attorney General has submitted a request to the US authorities to bring the former Finance Minister back.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
