CWAA petitions IGP to arrest real estate mogul Nana Kwadwo Adjei over alleged abuse

The Children and Women’s Advocacy Alliance (CWAA) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare. They are asking for the arrest, investigation, and prosecution of real estate mogul Nana Kwadwo Adjei. This request follows serious allegations of abuse, exploitation, and intimidation.

The petition was submitted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. It was presented by CWAA's Executive Director, Nana Agyeman Prempeh. The document highlights accusations against Nana Adjei, including economic exploitation and physical abuse. It also mentions threats made against women and children.

CWAA is committed to seeking justice for vulnerable individuals. They are calling for swift action from law enforcement agencies. The petition includes multiple allegations against Nana Adjei. One key testimony comes from Karen Baaba Sam, a young Ghanaian woman.

Karen accused Nana Adjei of domestic abuse over several years. She met him in 2016 and became pregnant in 2018. During her pregnancy, she alleged he physically assaulted her during a drunken fight. He reportedly slapped and kicked her stomach, endangering their unborn child.

Despite his apologies and blaming alcohol, Karen claimed the abuse continued. In April 2024, she alleged that he assaulted both her and their daughter after an argument. Friends who tried to help were also met with violence.

After attempting to leave him, Karen said Nana Adjei intensified his threats. He demanded the return of gifts he had given her and sought custody of their daughter. In February 2024, she survived a suspicious robbery that she believed was orchestrated by someone aware of her situation.

As evidence for the police investigation, CWAA referenced a leaked audio recording. In this recording, Nana Adjei allegedly admitted to assaulting Karen out of frustration over her refusal to reconcile.

CWAA also presented another case involving Nuhu Ibrahim from the UK. He alleged that on January 19, 2023, Nana Adjei and accomplices assaulted him in East Legon, Accra. Ibrahim claimed he was falsely accused of being an armed robber while waiting to deliver items.

He stated that Nana Adjei called accomplices who severely beat him and stole £2,000 in cash from him. After reporting this incident to East Legon Police, Ibrahim claimed authorities ignored his complaint once they learned about Nana Adjei’s involvement.

CWAA expressed concerns about alleged police bias regarding complaints against Nana Adjei. They cited Karen Baaba Sam’s wrongful prosecution as an example. Despite being a domestic abuse victim, she was declared “wanted” by Achimota District Court on January 20, 2025.

This declaration involved an alleged unlawful child removal case concerning her daughter. CWAA questioned the legitimacy of this arrest warrant and suggested bribery may have influenced legal proceedings favoring Nana Adjei.

The petition specifically named Douglas Kwaku Addy as one implicated in silencing Karen; he has since been interdicted from duty. CWAA revealed that Karen filed a legal motion challenging the warrant's validity but found no official records at Achimota District Court regarding any case against her.

Given these serious allegations, CWAA demands immediate action from the Ghana Police Service to arrest and prosecute Nana Kwadwo Adjei. They emphasized that such severe crimes require thorough investigation without delay.

“The Ghana Police Service cannot overlook grave human rights violations,” stated the petition clearly. CWAA is also calling for an independent inquiry into how Nana Adjei has avoided legal consequences over time due to his wealth and influence.

Additionally, they stressed the urgent need to protect victims and witnesses due to potential retaliation risks involved in this case.
“We cannot live in a society where powerful individuals exploit vulnerable women and children without consequence,” concluded the petition firmly.