Andy Appiah-Kubi speaks on possible extradition of OK Frimpong to US

Lawyer and former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, has spoken about the arrest of his successor, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, and the attempts by United States authorities to extradite him.

Speaking on Okay FM on May 28, 2026, Appiah-Kubi said American authorities have already filed an application in court seeking to transfer Frimpong from the Netherlands to the United States for trial.

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“The Americans have filed an application in court seeking to extradite him from the Netherlands to be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the US. As to the charges slapped on him, we will know and be able to talk about it if he is sent to the US,” he said.

He explained that the case currently before the Dutch court is to determine whether the extradition treaty between the United States and the Netherlands can apply to a third party.

“The Americans have an extradition treaty with the Netherlands, and that is what the court is trying to determine whether or not the treaty extends to third parties. I know his lawyers are working on it,” he stated.

Appiah-Kubi also advised the legal team of Ohene Kwame Frimpong to carefully examine the terms of the extradition treaty as part of their defence strategy.

“I would advise them to have a look at the extradition treaty between the US and the Netherlands if it extends to third parties, and if it doesn’t, it can be grounds for objection,” he added.

FBI arrests Ghanaian MP in alleged US$32m financial crime investigation - Sources

The lawmaker was arrested in May 2026 at the Schiphol Airport in connection with an investigation linked to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

According to sources familiar with the matter, the lawmaker is being investigated over financial crimes, including money laundering and suspected romance scams involving an estimated amount of US$32 million.

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