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Husband of alleged abuse victim misses court after hospital admission

Source: GNA The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service says the husband of Rosemond Akua Adobea, popularly known as Nana Akua, failed to appear in court on Wednesday after reportedly being admitted to hospital. Harold Norman was expected to appear in court on October 7, 2026, in connection with allegations that he […]

Harold Norman, the husband of alleged abuse victim Rosemond Akua Adobea, missed a court appearance on Wednesday after reportedly being admitted to the hospital. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service stated that Harold Norman was expected to appear in court on October 7, 2026, in connection with allegations of physical, emotional, and economic abuse towards his wife, a fashionista and actress.

The allegations were first brought to the police's attention on August 10, 2026, through a petition from Ms Adobea, and Harold Norman was subsequently arrested on August 27, 2026, to assist with the investigations. His lawyer informed the police that his client had been admitted to the hospital, and investigators from DOVVSU have visited the hospital to verify the claim, monitoring the situation to ensure Harold Norman is arraigned upon his discharge from the hospital.

The CID is working with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection to ensure the victim and her children receive necessary social welfare support, reaffirming the Police Service's commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence and conducting investigations professionally and fairly.

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