New details has proven that the woman involved in the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Valentino Nortey's stabbing case was his wife, Gilda Nortey.

David Gyapanin, uncle to Gilda Nortey, in an interview with Citi News, said that his niece was stabbed three times by her husband over a minor misunderstanding.

“They had a little argument, and my niece said she may file for divorce if things continue that way. My niece said Valentino threatened to either kill himself or kill her. He stabbed her three times. She pleaded with him to take her to the hospital. He agreed on condition that she would not mention his name,” he said.

He, however, contradicted claims that first responders transported the victim to the hospital, insisting that she drove herself there after the stabbing.

"Fortunately, she had the car key and managed to drive to the hospital where she works. She is getting better. As a family, we want nothing less than justice," he said.

The police have also confirmed that Gilda Nortey was stabbed, and was taken to the hospital by first responders, noting that was receiving treatment and was in stable condition.

The family of Gilda Nortey, has therefore called for justice as Valentino Nortey, according to American-based abc27.com, is being detained by American security authorities.

American authorities have detained Valentino Nortey after he was charged with three criminal offences in the United States.

According to Lower Paxton Township Police, the charges include attempted homicide, possession of an instrument of crime with intent to use, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.

A report by US-based outlet abc27.com said Nortey was arraigned before a magistrate court presided over by Judge David Judu, where he was denied bail. Public records from the Dauphin County Prison confirm that he is currently in custody at the facility.

Nortey is expected to appear in court again on January 26, 2026, when a preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin.

Nortey is a former parliamentary candidate of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP). He won the party’s primary ahead of Philip Kojo Addo Addison and Samuel Nii Adjei Tawiah to contest the 2024 parliamentary election.

He, however, lost the election to the incumbent Member of Parliament, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Nortey polled 23,716 votes, representing 37.5 per cent of the total valid votes cast, while Dr Agyeman-Rawlings secured 39,997 votes, accounting for 62.78 per cent, to retain the seat.

Back home in Ghana, To crack down on domestic violence, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service recently arrested a man captured in a viral Facebook video physically assaulting his wife, Harriet Amuzu, at their residence in Ofankor, Ga East Municipality. The suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was arrested on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family residence.

According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, on November 18, two of the suspect's siblings attempted to attack a female tenant because they suspected she had recorded the incident that drew the attention of authorities.

"Following his arrest, two of his siblings, Grace Kushie Lamptey and Louis Odartey Lamptey, who attempted to attack a female tenant they suspected of recording and circulating the video, were also arrested, and the tenant was rescued to ensure her safety."

Breaking her silence, Harriet Amuzu disclosed that the assault was triggered by her refusal to have sex with her husband, John Odartey Lamptey. According to her, she denied him intimacy because they had been separated for five months. She noted that she left her husband’s residence in Ofankor due to his consistent abuse.

However, she found herself at his residence that day because her husband informed her that their child was unwell. Harriet Amuzu added that, unknowingly to her, it was a trap set by her husband.

“I was at a funeral when he called to say our lastborn was not feeling well. I rushed home, only to find the children playing. When I asked, he said he lied because he wanted to have sex with me,” she recounted.

She noted that her husband “He told me he had trapped me to kill me,” after she declared her intention to return to her residence.

The victim further revealed, “He tore my dress and my undershorts, saying he bought them. He even tore the beads around my waist, leaving me naked. He beat me with the metal rod from a standing broom and stepped on me. At one point, he picked up a knife and threatened to cut off my hand.”

Reacting to the incident, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has strongly condemned the violent assault, describing it as an act that infringes on the victim’s rights and is highly punishable by law. In a statement, the Ministry stressed that no individual has the right to subject another person to any form of abuse under any circumstances.

"The Minister has also reached out to the Ghana Police Service to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted and justice is served. We also encourage eyewitnesses with vital information to assist law enforcement agencies immediately," a part of the statement read.

In a separate incident, a disturbing video that circulated last month also prompted the intervention of the military police. It was CCTV footage showing a muscular man assaulting a young male pharmacist and a young woman in a pharmacy. The incident, which took place at Burma Camp in Accra, came to light late on Wednesday, October 29. In the widely circulated video, the tall, dark-complexioned man was seen slapping the pharmacist.

The abuser, whose name has been given as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams of the Ghana Air Force, was further seen attacking the woman with several blows to her head after she attempted to record the incident. Despite attempts by bystanders to intervene, Mensah Williams continued the assault.

In response to the incident, the military police arrested Mensah Williams. He is currently in the custody of the Cantonments Police for further investigation and possible prosecution. The video sparked intense debate on social media, with many Ghanaians calling for swift and firm disciplinary action against the soldier.

According to reports, the assaulted woman is the daughter of the former Provost Marshal of the Military Police. The Provost is a senior military officer responsible for law enforcement, discipline, and security within the armed forces. He coordinates and oversees investigations into crimes involving military personnel.