Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant for Korle Klottey, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, has been arrested in the United States following allegations that he stabbed his wife during a domestic incident.
According to reports from U.S. authorities, the 41-year-old politician was taken into custody by the Lower Paxton Township Police Department in Pennsylvania after officers responded to a distress call on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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What Happened to Valentino Nortey’s Wife?
Police say they were called to a residence along Mayfair Drive in Harrisburg at about 10:00 a.m., where they found Valentino Nortey’s wife suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Emergency responders rushed the woman to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. In an official update, police confirmed that Valentino Nortey’s wife is currently in stable condition.
Authorities emphasized that the incident was a domestic matter and posed no threat to the general public.
Criminal Charges Filed Against Valentino Nortey
Following preliminary investigations, Valentino Nortey has been charged with several serious offences, including:
- Criminal Attempt – Homicide
- Possession of an Instrument of Crime with Intent to Use
- Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
Court records show that he was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Judy, who denied bail due to the severity of the charges.
Background and Political Impact
Valentino Nortey gained national attention in Ghana after contesting the highly competitive Klottey Korle parliamentary seat on the ticket of the NPP during the 2016 and 2020 elections.
His arrest has reportedly sent shockwaves through sections of the NPP, particularly among party members in the diaspora, as the party prepares for its 2028 internal flagbearer race.
As of the time of filing this report, the NPP has not released an official statement regarding the incident involving Valentino Nortey and his wife.
Next Court Appearance
Valentino Nortey is currently being held at the Dauphin County Prison. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for January 26, 2026, where a judge will decide whether the case will proceed to a higher court.
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