Alfred Kumi is a former NPP parliamentary aspirant for Adenta
Alfred Ababio Kumi, a former NPP parliamentary aspirant for Adenta has been officially charged with making a false publication.
This update follows his earlier arrest by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in the early hours of Friday, May 23, 2025.
Speaking to the media at the NIB headquarters in Kawukudi, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, legal counsel for Alfred Ababio Kumi, provided details regarding the charges against his client.
He explained that the charge of false publication relates to an interview Kumi granted.
Gyamfi further noted that a post made by Kumi on his X account, as well as a petition he submitted to the President, are also among the actions forming the basis of the charges.
“He’s been charged with false publication in relation to an interview he granted on a traditional media and then something he posted on his X account and then a petition he wrote to the President. These three,” he said.
Kumi’s legal representative further stated that his client has been officially cautioned by the NIB and added that steps are currently being taken to secure bail on his behalf.
“They cautioned and then they charged him, so as far as the process is concerned, we are almost through because once there is an interrogation, you are cautioned first and then they press charges against you. Technically, I’m sure the next should either be in courts but we’ve put in a bail application,” he added.
Gyamfi had earlier reported that his client was in good condition following a visit he was permitted to make in his capacity as legal counsel.
“I’ve been giving access to him. I went in there and saw him. He is okay except that ordinarily a married man and family person shouldn’t come out in that nature of outfit. I didn’t like it. I’ve spoken to him. He’s in good condition from my perspective,” he said earlier.
Meanwhile, the NPP has condemned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, for what it termed as a deliberate abuse of power to silence dissenting voices and undermining democratic principles in Ghana after recent raids.
In a press statement signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party warned that such actions threaten transparency, justice, and equality before the law.
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