Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Klottey Korle constituency in Ghana, has been remanded in custody in the United States after being charged in connection with an alleged domestic stabbing incident involving his wife.

The incident took place on the morning of Saturday, 17 January 2026, at a residence along Mayfair Drive in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, according to police and court documents.

Authorities were called to the scene at around 10:00 a.m., where they found a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds during what officials described as a domestic dispute.

Emergency responders transported the woman to a local hospital, where she is reported to be in stable condition.

Police said there was no ongoing threat to the public.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Court records show that Nortey, 41, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Judy, who denied him bail because of the seriousness of the alleged offences.

He now faces multiple charges, including:

Attempted Homicide

Possession of an Instrument of Crime with Intent to Use

Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence

Nortey remains held at the Dauphin County Prison pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for 26 January 2026, where a judge will decide if prosecutors have enough evidence to move forward with a full trial.

Background and Reactions

Nortey rose to public attention in Ghana as an NPP candidate contesting the Klottey Korle parliamentary seat in past election cycles, though he did not win office.

His arrest on such severe charges in the United States has drawn strong reactions from family members and political circles, with calls for justice and for the legal process to take its course.

At the time of reporting, neither Nortey nor his legal team has released a public statement on the allegations.

Investigations remain ongoing as the case continues through the U.S. legal system.