More details and discussions surrounding the arrest of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, are emerging following news of his detention in the Netherlands.

Following his arrest, which was confirmed by the Parliament of Ghana on May 12, 2026, individuals close to the MP have begun speaking publicly on the matter.

Among those who have commented are the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, and the MP’s lawyer in Ghana, Elvis Adu-Ameyaw.

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Speaking in an interview on Salt FM on May 14, 2026, Elvis Adu-Ameyaw, lawyer for OK Frimpong stated that he is prepared to fight for his freedom in Amsterdam amid the charges levelled against him.

He further disclosed that the detained MP currently has legal representation in Amsterdam and is likely to contest the case in the Netherlands for about a month before any possible extradition to the United States.

“For now, there are not many details regarding the reason for his arrest, but to the best of my knowledge, a bench warrant has been issued by the United States. Per my understanding, he is wanted in Illinois. However, regarding the detailed charges levelled against him, I cannot go into that.

“To the best of my knowledge, these proceedings can sometimes take up to a month. If, after everything, he is found guilty, then he will be extradited to the US. But if he is not found guilty, he will regain his freedom,” he said.

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Meanwhile, Dafeamekpor has stated that the MP’s legal team in Amsterdam has successfully gained access to the warrant, which was reportedly issued on April 26, 2026.

“The lawyers are just informing me that they have seen the warrant, and it was issued on April 26. So, even as a sovereign nation, I doubt whether we were informed in any way,” he said.

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