A close friend and spokesperson for the Asante Akyem North Member of Parliament, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, Nana Poku Nyantakyi, says he has known the MP long before he entered politics, describing their relationship as one rooted in childhood friendship and long-standing personal ties.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, he explained that their friendship dates back to their early years, adding that the MP has always remained close to him even before becoming a legislator.
“I have known Ohene Frimpong long before he became an MP. We started playing together when we were young,” he said.
He revealed that the MP spent time abroad but frequently returned home and later established a radio station, where he employed him, further strengthening their bond.
“He was abroad but used to come home regularly. He even opened a radio station and employed me, so we were close friends long before politics,” he added.
Nana Poku Nyantakyi also addressed public speculation about the MP’s family background, particularly claims that he is a twin. He clarified that based on his long-standing personal knowledge of him, he has never known Ohene Kwame Frimpong to be a twin.
“I don’t know him to be a twin. I know his parents and I know he is from Asante Akyem. We are even related on our paternal side,” he explained.
This follows a report by the Republic Newspaper claiming that the lawmaker is a twin amid his detention in the Netherlands.
However, Nana Poku noted that he could not completely rule out information beyond his personal knowledge, saying he is unaware of any other siblings apart from those he already knows.
“If he has other siblings, especially a twin, then I am not aware. There are things I may not be able to go into details about,” he said.
His comments come after Parliament confirmed that Ohene Kwame Frimpong was detained on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, issued a statement confirming the development, while Parliament also indicated that it is engaging Ghana’s diplomatic mission in The Hague to gather further information.
Nana Poku Nyantakyi said the situation has left him and others close to the MP hopeful and prayerful.
“We are praying and hoping that everything will go well and that God will bring him back to continue his work as MP,” he said.
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