Valentino Nii Noi Nortey and wife
It has emerged a domestic disagreement over a possible divorce reportedly escalated into a violent stabbing that has left the wife of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, hospitalized in the United States.
The account was given by David Gyapanin, uncle of the victim, Gilda Nortey, who described how a routine marital argument turned deadly after his niece suggested she might seek a divorce if tensions in the marriage continued.
According to Mr. Gyapanin, the divorce comment infuriated Nii Noi, who allegedly threatened his wife, telling her that if she attempted to divorce him, he would either kill her or kill himself. Moments later, he reportedly ran to the kitchen, prompting the woman to retreat to a bedroom and lock herself inside.
However, the suspect allegedly forced his way into the room and stabbed his wife three times. Despite her injuries, the victim reportedly pleaded with him to take her to the hospital.
Mr. Gyapanin said Nii Noi agreed, but only on the condition that she would not disclose his role in the attack.
In a desperate bid to save her life, the woman reportedly agreed. While preparing to leave, she realised she still had her car keys in her pocket.
Seizing the opportunity, she rushed into the vehicle, locked herself inside and drove off, even as Nii Noi allegedly pursued her with a knife.
Bleeding and in severe pain, she managed to drive herself to the hospital where she works as a nurse, the victim’s uncle narrated and added that she was later admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she remained as of Sunday.
Meanwhile, police in the United States have confirmed the arrest of Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, 41, in connection with the incident, which occurred over the weekend in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
According to Lower Paxton Township police, the stabbing took place along Mayfair Drive around 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Reports said first responders transported the victim to hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.
Police said Mr. Nortey faces charges of attempted homicide, possession of an instrument of crime with intent to use, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Investigators have indicated that there was no threat to the general public, while further details surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
By Ernest Kofi Adu