Minority caucus distances itself from Asante Akyem North MP amid FBI investigation reports
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has officially dissociated itself from the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, following reports of his detention in the Netherlands and a purported investigation by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the caucus said it respects the authority and jurisdiction of the U.S. government and its law enforcement agencies in handling the matter.
The Minority added that it supports due process and has called on the FBI and other relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
“We urge the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and all relevant authorities to deal with the matter in accordance with the law, should he be found to have breached any laws,” the statement read.
The caucus further declared that it was formally distancing itself from the MP pending the outcome of any investigations.
“We wish to state unequivocally that the Minority Caucus distances itself from the said MP pending the outcome of investigations. He does not speak for, act for, or represent the Minority Caucus in any capacity,” the statement added.
The Minority also claimed that before his election to Parliament, Mr. Frimpong had established business and political ties with elements within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its affiliates.
“These relationships are matters of public record. His past associations, dealings, and benefactions are personal to him and the NDC, not the Minority Caucus,” the statement said.
The caucus reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, accountability, and ethical standards in public office, stressing that it would not shield any individual found culpable of wrongdoing, regardless of political affiliation.
“We will continue to hold public officials to account, irrespective of party, and will not shield anyone from the consequences of their actions,” the Minority stated.
The caucus also appealed to the public to allow the legal process to take its course.
