Ghanaian actress and fashion personality Nana Akua Addo has reportedly been granted custody of her two daughters following court proceedings in her ongoing assault case involving her husband, Harold Duodu Norman.
Norman was reportedly remanded into custody for two weeks when the matter came before the court on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The case was subsequently adjourned to November 3, 2026, according to reports on the proceedings.
The latest development comes after Addo, whose legal name is Rosemond Akua Adobea, petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on August 20, 2026, accusing her husband of physical, emotional and economic abuse.
The allegations prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the couple’s domestic dispute. The claims remain allegations and have not been conclusively established in court.
According to reports, Norman was arrested on August 27 to assist investigators and was granted police enquiry bail on August 29. He was later expected to appear before the court on October 7, but his lawyer reportedly informed the court that he had been admitted to hospital.
Investigators subsequently visited the hospital to verify the claim as part of efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding his absence from the expected court appearance.
The reported remand and child custody arrangements mark further developments in a case that has attracted public attention because of the personalities involved and the serious nature of the allegations.
The reported decision granting Addo custody of the couple’s two daughters places the children’s immediate care with their mother while the legal proceedings continue. The precise terms and duration of the custody arrangement were not independently confirmed through an official court statement in the reports reviewed.
The case also involves concerns about the welfare of the children amid the dispute between their parents. The CID has indicated that it is working with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to ensure that Addo and the children receive appropriate social welfare support.
Such support may be important in helping families affected by alleged domestic abuse navigate safety, welfare and other related concerns while investigations and court proceedings are ongoing.
The police investigation is expected to establish the facts surrounding the allegations and determine whether further legal action is warranted. Any findings or decisions concerning responsibility will depend on the evidence presented through the appropriate legal process.
Norman’s reported remand should not be interpreted as a determination of guilt. He remains entitled to due process, and the allegations against him must be established through the courts.
With the matter adjourned to November 3, attention is expected to remain on the next stage of the proceedings, including any further developments concerning the allegations and the family’s custody arrangements.
The case highlights the importance of handling allegations of domestic abuse through established investigative and judicial procedures while ensuring that the welfare and safety of affected family members, particularly children, remain a priority.
Source: Thepressradio.com
