Nana Akua Abuse Case: Husband’s Court Appearance Put on Hold

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that Harold Norman, husband of fashion personality Rosemond Akua Adobea, popularly known as Nana Akua Addo, could not appear before court on Wednesday, October 7, after being admitted to hospital.

Norman was expected to be arraigned in connection with allegations of domestic abuse made against him by his wife. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) said his lawyer notified investigators that he had been hospitalised and was therefore unable to attend the scheduled court proceedings.

The Police said officers from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) subsequently visited the hospital to verify the claim. Investigators are also monitoring the situation and are expected to ensure that Norman appears before court immediately after his discharge.

The development follows a petition Nana Akua submitted to the Director-General of the CID on August 20, 2026. According to the Police, she alleged that her husband had subjected her to physical, emotional and economic abuse.

Police investigations also established that a case involving the couple had previously been handled by DOVVSU at the Lakeside and Ministries Police Stations in July.

Norman was arrested at his residence on August 27 to assist with investigations. After giving a caution statement, he was granted police enquiry bail with two sureties on August 29 while investigations continued.

The Police have also disclosed that they are working with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to provide social welfare support for Nana Akua and her children.

The case has attracted significant public attention following the circulation of videos and images on social media. Norman’s lawyers have separately denied allegations against their client and urged the media to exercise caution in reporting matters that are before investigators and the courts.

The Police have maintained that the allegations remain subject to investigation and have reiterated their commitment to handling domestic violence complaints professionally and fairly.