The family of Gilda Nortey, wife of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Korle Klottey, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, is demanding justice after she was allegedly attacked in the United States.
Gilda reportedly sustained multiple stab wounds during a domestic confrontation, which sources say was triggered by divorce threats.
David Gyapanin, an uncle of the victim, told Accra-based Citi News that the incident has left the family shaken but determined to see the law take its course.
“They had a little argument, and my niece said she may file for divorce if things continue that way. My niece said Valentino threatened to either kill himself or kill her. He stabbed her three times. She pleaded with him to take her to the hospital. He agreed on condition that she would not mention his name,” he recounted.
Mr. Gyapanin added that Gilda managed to escape and seek help.
“Fortunately, she had the car key and drove herself to the hospital where she works. She’s getting better. As a family, we want nothing less than justice,” he said.
He stressed that the family expects U.S. authorities to fully enforce the law.
“It happened in the States, and we want to believe that the laws there will be applied fully. You can’t marry someone’s daughter and, just because she wants to end the marriage, decide to end her life. If justice isn’t served in the U.S., we will pursue it in Ghana,” he added.
Police in Lower Paxton Township confirmed the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, along Mayfair Drive in Pennsylvania. The victim was transported to hospital by first responders and is currently in stable condition. Authorities noted that there was no danger to the public.
Valentino Nortey, 41, of Harrisburg, has been charged with attempted homicide, possession of an instrument of crime with intent to use, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Court records show he was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Judy, who denied him bail. He is being held at Dauphin County Prison and is expected to face a preliminary hearing on January 26, 2026, as investigations continue.
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