The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed the arrest of Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the Member of Parliament for the Asante Akyem North Constituency in the Ashanti Region, in the Netherlands. The confirmation came in a statement issued by the Clerk of Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, on May 13, 2026.
According to the statement, Frimpong was arrested by Dutch authorities on May 12, 2026, on suspicion of drug trafficking. The Clerk noted that Parliament is in contact with Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy in the Netherlands to provide consular assistance.
The arrest has sparked reactions from political parties and civil society organizations, with many calling for due process. The Speaker of Parliament has not yet made a public statement on the matter.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
