Armed security personnel stormed the Adenta residence of Alfred Kumi, a prominent member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), and took him into custody early Friday morning, 23 May.
The arrest follows closely on the heels of Kumi’s formal petition to President John Mahama calling for the dissolution of the committee investigating Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Though the specifics of his detention remain murky, Kumi’s mother, Nana Ama Owusu, confirmed the incident.
She revealed that around 6am, about eight armed officers forced their way into the home while Kumi was bathing.
“They claimed they just wanted to speak with him, but ended up taking him away,” she said, adding that the officers damaged doors while gaining entry. She is now preparing to visit the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to find her son.
No official explanation has been issued for the arrest.
The incident has triggered an uproar within the NPP, with General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua urging party members to converge at Kumi’s home in solidarity.
“All patriots should rush to Adenta Kumi’s house. Over 20 CID and National Security officers are there to pick him up,” Kodua posted on social media.
The tension stems from Kumi’s recent claims that two members of the five-member judicial committee were spotted dining with a lawyer representing one of the petitioners—an allegation he argues undermines the credibility of the ongoing proceedings.
The committee, chaired by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, began its sessions behind closed doors on 15 May. Kumi submitted his petition on 19 May, demanding immediate action to uphold judicial integrity.
This unfolding drama is drawing national attention, with implications for both political stability and judicial transparency.
