Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, a former NPP parliamentary aspirant for Adenta, has been officially charged with false publication by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB).
His lawyer, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, confirmed this when speaking to the media at the NIB headquarters in Kawukudi.
He explained that the charge of false publication relates to an interview Kumi granted.
Mr 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.
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“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.
Meanwhile, the NPP has raised concerns over the arrest and detention of Adenta Kumi.
The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, speaking on Citi Prime News expressed outrage over the handling of Kumi’s arrest.
“Well, certainly we think it is linked to the petition until the NIB comes out with a different reason because that is what we all know—that he has petitioned the President this week and is yet to receive an acknowledgment of it,” he stated.