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Schiphol Airport

Also known as: Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam · Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam

2026-05-122026-06-30

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally declined to comment on the detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, even as Ghana’s Majority Caucus rolls out an intensifying legal and diplomati

    US law enforcement agencies tight-lipped on offences behind Asante Akim North MP’s detention
  3. Joy Online

    The Deputy Communications Officer for the Asante Akyem North MP, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, says the legislator is safe in the Netherlands and is expected to return to Ghana soon, following his reported detention at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

    Asante Akyem North MP safe in Netherlands, expected to return soon – Aide
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Dafeamekpor disclosed that the MP was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip.

    Parliament of Ghana engages Dutch authorities over detained Asante Akyem North MP
  5. Joy Online

    Speaking on Channel One TV on Wednesday, May 13, Mr Dafeamekpor said the Majority Leader personally engaged officials on the matter while travelling through London and later spent several hours at Schiphol Airport to assist with developments.

    Parliament coordinating diplomatic and legal support for detained MP in the Netherlands – Dafeamekpor
  6. Joy Online

    The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has provided clarity on the recent detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

    Asante Akyem North MP was on private visit to the UK when he was arrested – Dafeamekpor
  7. Joy Online

    The Majority Chief Whip of Parliament has disclosed that Asante Akyem North legislator, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, who is currently being detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is in stable condition and doing well in custody.

    Detained Asante Akyem North MP is in good condition – Dafeamekpor
  8. Joy Online

    Parliament of Ghana says it is working closely with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the Netherlands following the reported detention of Kwame Ohene Frimpong at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

    Parliament liaising with Ghana Mission in Netherlands over detention of Asante Akyem North MP
  9. The Chronicle

    Parliament has confirmed the detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

    Asante Akyem North MP detained in Amsterdam
  10. Daily Guide

    Kwame Ohene Frimpong Parliament has confirmed that Independent Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, is being detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

    Parliament Confirms Detention of Asante Akyem North MP At Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

    Just In: Parliament confirms detention of Asante Akyem North MP in Netherlands

Friday 15 May

  1. US DOJ declines comment on Asante Akim North MP detention

    The United States Department of Justice has declined to comment on the detention of Asante Akim North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, in response to JoyNews Research inquiries about potential charges, the prosecuting office, or extradition plans. Ghana's Majority Caucus is reportedly mounting legal and diplomatic efforts to prevent his extradition.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Asante Akyem North MP safe in Netherlands, aide confirms

    The Deputy Communications Officer for the Asante Akyem North MP says the legislator is safe in the Netherlands following his reported detention at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and is expected to return to Ghana soon. The aide stated that no formal charges have been brought against the MP and that he is working with lawyers to determine the reasons for his detention.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana Parliament engages Dutch authorities over detained MP

    The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip. Parliament and government officials, including the Majority Leader, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Attorney General, are working with Dutch authorities and have engaged a lawyer based in The Hague to represent him.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Parliament coordinating support for detained MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong

    Ghana's Parliament and state authorities are coordinating a diplomatic and legal response following the detention of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in the Netherlands. The Majority Chief Whip says key government institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Attorney-General's Department, have engaged, and a lawyer has been secured for the detained lawmaker.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Asante Akyem North MP detained in Amsterdam on private UK visit

    The Majority Chief Whip has clarified that MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong was on a private visit to the United Kingdom when he was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands, correcting earlier reports that he was travelling to the United States.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Detained Asante Akyem North MP in stable condition, says Majority Whip

    The Majority Chief Whip of Parliament says Kwame Ohene Frimpong, detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, is in stable condition and safe. Parliament has been informed he was detained on a warrant issued by the USA, but the warrant's contents remain unknown.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Parliament liaising with Ghana Mission on detained MP

    Parliament says it is working with Ghana's diplomatic mission in the Netherlands following the detention of Kwame Ohene Frimpong, the Independent MP for Asante Akyem North, at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The Speaker and House leadership are gathering details on the matter, though Parliament has not disclosed the circumstances or whether charges have been filed.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Parliament confirms detention of Asante Akyem North MP in Amsterdam

    Parliament has confirmed the detention of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The Speaker and parliamentary leadership are in contact with Ghana's diplomatic mission in The Hague to obtain details, though the circumstances of the detention remain unclear.

    12 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Parliament confirms detention of Asante Akyem North MP

    Parliament has confirmed that Independent MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong is detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Speaker and House leadership are engaging Ghana's diplomatic mission in The Hague for details; no reason for the detention has been disclosed.

    12 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Parliament confirms Asante Akyem North MP detained in Netherlands

    Parliament confirmed that Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, with the Speaker and House leadership in contact with Ghana's Mission in The Hague to gather details. Parliament did not disclose the reasons for the detention.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Parliament confirms Asante Akyem North MP detained in Netherlands

    Parliament confirmed that Kwame Ohene Frimpong, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Parliamentary leadership is in contact with Ghana's diplomatic mission in The Hague to obtain information about the incident.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

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