The Ghana Police Service has disclosed fresh details about the domestic abuse allegations involving actress and entrepreneur Rosemond Akua Adobea, popularly known as Nana Akua Addo, following the circulation of a video that has drawn widespread attention online.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) said the case dates back to July 2026, when an earlier complaint involving Nana Akua Addo and her husband, Harold Norman, was handled by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) at the Lakeside and Ministries Police Stations.
The matter returned to the attention of the CID on August 20, when Nana Akua Addo petitioned the Director-General of the department. In her complaint, she alleged that her husband had subjected her to physical, emotional and economic abuse.
The CID said preliminary investigations into the petition led to Norman’s arrest at his residence on August 27, 2026, as police sought to establish the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
Investigators obtained a caution statement from him before granting him police enquiry bail on August 29 with two sureties.
Although Norman was released on police enquiry bail, the investigation remained active as officers continued working on the case and preparing it for the next stage of the legal process.
He was expected to appear before the court on October 7, 2026, but that appearance was postponed after his lawyer informed the police that he had been admitted to hospital.
The CID said investigators from DOVVSU have visited the hospital to verify the reported admission and are monitoring the situation.
According to the police, Norman will be arraigned immediately after his discharge from the hospital.
The latest development follows the circulation of a video linked to the allegations involving Nana Akua Addo, prompting renewed public interest in the case. However, the police account shows that law enforcement’s involvement predates the viral footage, with an earlier complaint having already been handled by DOVVSU in July.
Domestic violence cases can involve several layers beyond the criminal investigation, particularly when children are affected. In this case, the CID said it is working with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection to ensure that social welfare services are made available to Nana Akua Addo and the children.
The move is intended to provide support while the police investigation and legal proceedings continue.
The police have also stressed their responsibility to protect victims of domestic violence and investigate complaints brought before the Service in a professional and fair manner.
